Xavier is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 3,337 boys in the United States.
Xavier at a glance
Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈzeɪ.vɪə/
About the name Xavier
Xavier belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.
In the United States, Xavier first appears in Social Security records in 1886. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #68 in 2007, and in 2024 3,337 babies received the name — 157,050 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.
The meaning of Xavier is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.
Is Xavier a boy or girl name?
Xavier is a boy name. In 2024, 3,337 babies received the name in the US.
What origin is the name Xavier?
Xavier comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and French tradition.
How popular is the name Xavier?
Xavier first appears in US records in 1886. Its best-ever ranking was #68 in 2007, and 3,337 babies were given the name in 2024.
How do you pronounce Xavier?
Xavier is pronounced /ˈzeɪ.vɪə/ (IPA).
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Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.