Xavier
Basque boy's name meaning “new house”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Basque
- Meaning
- new house
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-vee-er
- US rank (2023)
- #105
- Born in 2023
- 3,432
- Peak year
- 2008 (#71)
Meaning & origin
Xavier comes from the Basque Xabier, 'new house' (etse 'house' + berri 'new'), and from the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.
Is Xavier a Basque name?
Yes — Xavier is a Basque name meaning "new house". Xavier comes from the Basque Xabier, 'new house' (etse 'house' + berri 'new'), and from the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Xavier ranked #105 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 3,432 US boys were given the name Xavier.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #71 in 2008
“Unranked” means Xavier was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Xavier
Xavier is spelled X-A-V-I-E-R — 6 letters and 2 syllables, pronounced ZAY-vee-er.
Nicknames
Xav
Xavier: frequently asked questions
What does the name Xavier mean?
Xavier is a Basque name meaning "new house". Xavier comes from the Basque Xabier, 'new house' (etse 'house' + berri 'new'), and from the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.
Where does the name Xavier come from?
Xavier is of Basque origin. Xavier comes from the Basque Xabier, 'new house' (etse 'house' + berri 'new'), and from the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.
Is Xavier a boy or a girl name?
Xavier is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Xavier?
In 2023, 3,432 US boys were given the name Xavier.
Is Xavier a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Xavier ranked #105 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you pronounce Xavier?
Xavier is pronounced ZAY-vee-er.
What are common nicknames for Xavier?
Common nicknames for Xavier include Xav.
How do you spell Xavier?
Xavier is spelled X-A-V-I-E-R — 6 letters.
How common is the name Xavier?
In 2023, 3,432 US boys were given the name Xavier. In the latest US data, Xavier ranked #105 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Xavier a Basque name?
Yes — Xavier is a Basque name meaning "new house". Xavier comes from the Basque Xabier, 'new house' (etse 'house' + berri 'new'), and from the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.
What does Xavier mean in Basque?
In Basque, Xavier means "new house". Xavier comes from the Basque Xabier, 'new house' (etse 'house' + berri 'new'), and from the birthplace of Saint Francis Xavier.