Wood or forest
Xylo is a modern coinage derived from the Greek word 'xylon', meaning wood. It is most commonly recognized as the root of the musical instrument 'xylophone'. As a given name, it represents a contemporary interest in short, high-energy names with rare initials.
Less common today
Xylo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,905 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
