Javier

Meaning of Javier

It means "new house" or "castle". It comes from a Basque place name.

Javier has Basque/Spanish roots — browse every Basque/Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Javier

Javier has cooled off, slipping to #274 in 2025, down from a peak of #149 in 2001.

Notable people named Javier

• Javier Bardem
  Academy Award-winning Spanish actor
• Javier Zanetti
  Argentine retired soccer player
• Javier Colon
  American singer-songwriter, The Voice winner
• Javier Cámara
  Spanish actor
• Javier Sotomayor
  Cuban high jumper, world record

Questions about the name Javier

What does the name Javier mean?

Javier means it means "new house" or "castle". it comes from a basque place name, and it comes from Basque/Spanish origins.

Is Javier a boy's or a girl's name?

Javier is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Javier?

In 2025, Javier ranked #274 for boys, down from #247 the year before.

When was Javier most popular?

Javier peaked at #149 in 2001.