Xavier

Meaning of Xavier

The name Xavier refers to the "new house" or "bright house."

Xavier has Basque roots — browse every Basque baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Xavier

Xavier has held fairly steady, sitting around #108 in 2025 after peaking at #68 in 2007.

Notable people named Xavier

• Xavier Woods
  Professional wrestler and entertainer
• Xavier Rudd
  Australian singer-songwriter
• Xavier Dolan
  Canadian filmmaker and actor
• Xavier McDaniel
  Former professional basketball player
• Xavier Becerra
  US Secretary of Health

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Questions about the name Xavier

What does the name Xavier mean?

Xavier means the name xavier refers to the "new house" or "bright house.", and it comes from Basque origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Xavier?

In 2025, Xavier ranked #108 for boys, down from #102 the year before.

When was Xavier most popular?

Xavier peaked at #68 in 2007.