Xavier
Gender: Boy
Meaning: New house or bright
Origin: Basque/Arabic
Popularity: Ranked #108 in 2025 with 3,232 babies born.
History: Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning new house, or may be influenced by the Arabic 'xeber,' meaning bright. It became a given name through Saint Francis Xavier, the 16th-century Jesuit missionary who brought Christianity to Asia. His fame spread the name throughout the Catholic world, and it has grown popular across the United States in recent decades.
Name length: 6 letters
How common is Xavier? About 1 in 1,027 babies born in 2025 were named Xavier, or roughly 8.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Xavier
What does the name Xavier mean?
Xavier means “New house or bright” from Basque/Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Xavier?
Xavier has Basque/Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “New house or bright”.
How popular is Xavier?
Xavier ranked #108 in 2025 — given to 3,232 babies that year.
When was Xavier most popular?
Xavier peaked in 2007 with 6,560 babies registered that year.
Is Xavier a boy or girl name?
Xavier is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Xaviers in registered births are male.
Is the name Xavier rising or falling in popularity?
Xavier has risen 12190 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #12298 in 2020 to #108 in 2025.
How long has Xavier been recorded?
Xavier appears in birth records across 120 years — from 1886 through 2025.