Xanthus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Xanthus
Xanthus comes from the Ancient Greek word "xanthos" (ξάνθος), meaning "golden" or "yellow," often used to describe hair color or a golden complexion.
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Etymology
Xanthus comes from the Ancient Greek word "xanthos" (ξάνθος), meaning "golden" or "yellow," often used to describe hair color or a golden complexion. The name was used in ancient Greek culture and appears in classical mythology and history, most notably for the immortal horse of Achilles in Homer's Iliad and various historical figures in ancient Greece.
Xanthus currently ranks #13,979 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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