Xu
Pronunciation: [ z-OO ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Xu first appeared in US Social Security records in 1988.
Over 5 babies have been named Xu in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Xu is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #36,482 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #36,482
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Germanic origin
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About the Name Xu
Xu is a boy name .
Xu is currently ranked #36,482 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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