Xavi

Meaning of Xavi

It's a shortened form of Xavier, meaning "new house" or "bright."

Xavi has Basque, Spanish roots — browse every Basque, Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Xavi

After ranking as high as #809 in 2011, Xavi has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Xavi

• Xavi Hernández
  Spanish football player and coach
• Xavi Torres
  Spanish football player
• Xavi Pascual
  Spanish handball coach
• Xavi Quintillà
  Spanish football player
• Xavi Simons
  Dutch football player

Questions about the name Xavi

What does the name Xavi mean?

Xavi means it's a shortened form of xavier, meaning "new house" or "bright.", and it comes from Basque, Spanish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Xavi?

Xavi did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Xavi most popular?

Xavi peaked at #809 in 2011.