The nameXavier
Xavier is a boy's name of Basque origin meaning "new house". Made famous by Saint Francis Xavier, it is used in many languages.
- Boy's name
- Basque
Meaning
Xavier comes from the Basque etxe berri, "new house", the name of the castle of Javier in Navarre.
Origin
Basque, through Spanish. Saint Francis Xavier, born at the castle of Javier in 1506, was one of the founders of the Jesuits and a missionary in Asia.
History
Xavier was first given in honour of Saint Francis Xavier. It became popular in the United States from the 1990s, reaching the top 70. Professor Charles Xavier of the X-Men is a famous fictional bearer.
Xavier in other languages
Xavier is spelled the same in English, French and Portuguese. It is Javier in Spanish, Saverio in Italian, Xabier in Basque and Ksawery in Polish.
Did you know?
- Xavier Dolan won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 2014 for Mommy, at the age of 25.
Famous people named Xavier
- Saint Francis Xavier
- Xavier Dolan, film director
- Xavier Cugat, bandleader
Popularity of the name Xavier
Xavier in the United States
Xavier was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 52,651 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Xavier. Its rise began around 1986, and it peaked in 2007. Half of all babies named Xavier in the United States were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 3,610 births a year on average, against 4,471 in the five years before.
Xavier in the United Kingdom
Xavier was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,067 births over the decade, 51% of all recorded babies named Xavier. Half of all babies named Xavier in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 229 births a year.
Xavier in France
Xavier in Belgium
Xavier in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Xavier
Names from the same generation as Xavier, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Xavier mean?
Xavier comes from the Basque etxe berri, "new house", the name of the castle of Javier in Navarre.
What is the origin of the name Xavier?
Basque, through Spanish. Saint Francis Xavier, born at the castle of Javier in 1506, was one of the founders of the Jesuits and a missionary in Asia.
Is Xavier a girl's or a boy's name?
Xavier is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Xavier?
In 2024, Xavier was the 102nd most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 3,337 births.
What are the variants of the name Xavier?
Variants and related names of Xavier include Saveria and Xavière.
What are good sibling names for Xavier?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gabriella, Melanie, Chloe and Claire for a sister, Adrian, Carson, Dominic and Vincent for a brother.
Who are famous people named Xavier?
Saint Francis Xavier; Xavier Dolan, film director; Xavier Cugat, bandleader.