Xavier: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ZAY-vee-er · 3 syllables
Xavier means “new house”, from Spanish.
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 Echeverria.
- Meaning
- new house
- Origin
- Spanish
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-vee-er
- US rank (2025)
- #108
- US babies a year
- about 3,481 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2000
How popular is Xavier?
Xavier was the #108 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,241 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 31% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #108 |
| England & Wales | #205 |
| Scotland | #391 |
| Ireland | #639 |
| Canada | #101 |
| Australia | #34 |
How old are people named Xavier?
Half of US adults named Xavier are older than 25; most are between 18 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Xavier
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Xavier have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
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Questions about Xavier
What does the name Xavier mean?
Xavier means “new house”. It comes from Spanish.
How do you pronounce Xavier?
Xavier is pronounced ZAY-vee-er.
How popular is the name Xavier?
Xavier was the #108 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,241 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 31% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2000.
How old are people named Xavier?
Half of US adults named Xavier are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 51.