Meaning: New house
The story
Xavier comes from a Basque place name meaning new house, spread through the name of Francis Xavier. English families use both ZAY-vyer and ig-ZAY-vyer; the guide here follows the shorter form.
Spellings & variants
- Xabier
- Javier
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Xavier comes from Basque and English.
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