Xanthos

The masculine first name Xanthos means something like the blonde, one with blonde or reddish hair. It derives from the ancient Greek term xanthós (ξανθός), which means 'yellow, blonde, reddish, brownish'.

What does the name Xanthos mean?

Xanthos is a masculine first name that carries the meaning of the blond or red-haired. The name originates from the ancient Greek word xanthós (ξανθός), which describes the colors 'yellow, blonde, reddish, brownish'. In Greek mythology, the name is frequently found, both for people and for animals, rivers, or cities. An example from ancient Greece is the river 'Eşen Çayı', which flows through the south of present-day Turkey and was also called Xanthos. Additionally, the last king of Thebes and the immortal horse that pulled Achilles' chariot were named so. A British sports car brand also bears the name Xanthos. A possible, but uncertain interpretation sees it as a Greek form of Santos, which means 'saint' in Latin.

Where does the name Xanthos come from?

The name Xanthos has its roots in ancient Greek. It derives from the word 'xanthós', which means 'yellow, blonde, reddish, brownish' and thus stands for 'the blonde' or 'the blond-haired'.

How do you pronounce Xanthos?

Zan-thos

Popularity

In Germany, Xanthos is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it reached the 5,488th place in the list of the most common masculine first names. In the past ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, placing it at 9,638th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 10,904th. Current rankings in various countries' name charts reflect its worldwide popularity and distribution.