The nameJavier
Javier is a boy's name, the Spanish form of Xavier.
- Boy's name
- Basque
Meaning
Like Xavier, it comes from the Basque etxe berri, "new house".
Origin
Basque, through Spanish.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s and 1970s.
Famous people named Javier
- Javier Bardem, Spanish actor
Popularity of the name Javier
Javier in France
4753rdmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1973peak year (60 births)
890babies named Javier in France since 1900
Javier was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 370 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Javier. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Javier in France were born before 1973, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Javier mean?
Like Xavier, it comes from the Basque etxe berri, "new house".
What is the origin of the name Javier?
Basque, through Spanish.
Is Javier a girl's or a boy's name?
Javier is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Javier?
Javier Bardem, Spanish actor.