Xanthus
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Xanthus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2004.
Over 11 babies have been named Xanthus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Xanthus is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #27,799 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #27,799
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Xanthus
Xanthus is a boy name .
Xanthus is currently ranked #27,799 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Xanthus include Xan, Xant, Xanty, Xantie, Hus, Husy, Husie, Xay, Xaie, and Xankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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