From the forest; wood
Derived from the Greek word 'xylon', which literally translates to wood or timber. It is a rare botanical name that has gained modern interest as a unique alternative to more common nature-inspired names.
Less common today
Xylon isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,275 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
