Xenophon
Pronunciation: [ z-EHN-uhf-uhn ]
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Xenophon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1974.
Over 5 babies have been named Xenophon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Xenophon is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #42,463 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,463
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Xenophon
Xenophon is a boy name .
Xenophon is currently ranked #42,463 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Xenophon include Xen, Xeno, Xenoy, Xenoie, Xenop, Xenopy, Xenopie, Hon, Hony, Honie, Xey, and Xeie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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