Javier: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced hah-vee-AIR · 3 syllables
Javier means “the new house”, from Spanish.
Borrowed from Basque Xabier, ultimately from Basque etxeberria (“the new house”).
- Meaning
- the new house
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- hah-vee-AIR
- US rank (2025)
- #274
- US babies a year
- about 1,412 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Javier?
Javier was the #274 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,252 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #274 |
| Australia | #352 |
How old are people named Javier?
Half of US adults named Javier are older than 34; most are between 19 and 64. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Javier
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Javier have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Javier
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Jorge
- Fernando
- Efrain
- Ricardo
- Rodrigo
- Efren
- Heriberto
- Everardo
- Eladio
- Marco
- Marcos
- Moises
- Alvaro
- Sergio
- Rolando
- Brandt
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Questions about Javier
What does the name Javier mean?
Javier means “the new house”. It comes from Spanish.
How do you pronounce Javier?
Javier is pronounced hah-vee-AIR.
How popular is the name Javier?
Javier was the #274 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,252 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Javier?
Half of US adults named Javier are older than 34. Most are between 19 and 64.