Xavier
Xavier: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ · /ˈzæv.ɪə/
Meaning and origin of Xavier
- A male given name from Spanish [in turn from Basque].
- Any of various notable people with this name as given name or surname, especially Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552).
Etymology
Toponymic surname of a 16th-century saint born in the Kingdom of Navarre, Francis de Xavier, from a place name in the Kingdom of Navarre, originally from Basque Xabier. Doublet of Echeverría.
How popular is Xavier?
Since 1880, 868 girls and 160,332 boys in the U.S. have been named Xavier (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3162 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #68 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #108 for boys, with 3,241 babies given the name.
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Xavier FAQ
What does the name Xavier mean?
A male given name from Spanish [in turn from Basque]. Any of various notable people with this name as given name or surname, especially Saint Francis Xavier, a Spanish Catholic saint and missionary (1506–1552). Toponymic surname of a 16th-century saint born in the Kingdom of Navarre, Francis de Xavier, from a place name in the Kingdom of Navarre, originally from Basque Xabier. Doublet of Echeverría.
What is the origin of the name Xavier?
Xavier is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Xavier?
Since 1880, 868 girls and 160,332 boys in the U.S. have been named Xavier (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3162 in 1988. Its highest rank for boys was #68 in 2007. In 2025 it ranked #108 for boys, with 3,241 babies given the name.
Is Xavier a boy or girl name?
Xavier is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 868 girls and 160,332 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.