Javier

Javier: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameSpanish origin#274 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Javier

  • A male given name from Spanish.

How popular is Javier?

#274boys, 2025
1,252U.S. babies in 2025
#149peak rank (1998)
108,463babies since 1880

Since 1880, 494 girls and 107,969 boys in the U.S. have been named Javier (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3937 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #149 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #274 for boys, with 1,252 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,646 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Javier FAQ

What does the name Javier mean?

A male given name from Spanish.

What is the origin of the name Javier?

Javier is listed as a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Javier?

Since 1880, 494 girls and 107,969 boys in the U.S. have been named Javier (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3937 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #149 in 1998. In 2025 it ranked #274 for boys, with 1,252 babies given the name.

Is Javier a boy or girl name?

Javier is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 494 girls and 107,969 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.