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Xavier name meaning
First Name
140k
in the U.S.
since 1880
140k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Xavier mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Xavier
User Submitted Origins
English
36%
Spanish
32%
Basque
19%
Arabic
10%
French
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Spain says the name Xavier means "This name comes from the jesuist missionary Francisco de Jaso y Azpilicueta aka Saint Francis Xavier since he was born in the Castle of Etxe Berri that means 'new house' in basque" and is of Basque origin.
- 6 people from all over the world agree the name Xavier is of Basque origin and means "New house".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Xavier is of Basque origin and means "New Castle".
- According to a user from Australia, the name Xavier means "House".
- A submission from Wisconsin, U.S. says the name Xavier means "A smart and caring person".
- A user from Texas, U.S. says the name Xavier is of Spanish origin and means "The best person ever to exist".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Xavier is of Arabic origin and means "Savier or bright".
- A user from Nigeria says the name Xavier means "Saviour".
- A user from Australia says the name Xavier is of Australian origin and means "God".
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Xavier is of African American origin and means "Positive and ENERGY".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- Spanish missionary and Jesuit who establish missionaries in Japan and Ceylon and the East Indies (1506-1552)
Wiktionary
Toponymic surname of a 16th-century saint born in the Kingdom of Navarre (now partially placed in Spain), Francis de Xavier, from a place name in the Kingdom of Navarre, originally from Basque etxeberria (literally “the new house”). Doublet of Echeverría.
- A male given name from Spanish.
- A surname, found chiefly among people of Spanish and Portuguese descent.
Xavier was also found in the following language(s): Catalan, Cebuano, French, Portuguese, and Spanish
Notable Persons Named Xavier
Notable Persons Named Xavier
Xavier Becerra
Xavier Becerra is a Chairman of the House Democratic Conference, Vice Chairman of the House Democratic Conference, Democratic Caucus Chairman of the United States House of Representatives, and Democratic Caucus Vice-Chairman of the United States House of Representatives. Xavier was born on January 26th, 1958 in Sacramento, California.
Xavier Woods
Xavier was born on September 4th, 1986 in Columbus, Georgia.
Xavier Dolan
Xavier Dolan is a film director, actor, voice actor, screenwriter, film producer, and film editor. Xavier was born as the child of Manuel Tadros on March 20th, 1989 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Zaytoven
Zaytoven is a hip hop music and trap music record producer and disc jockey. He was most active from 1997 to present. Zaytoven was given the name Xavier Dotson on January 12th, 1980. Zaytoven is also known as Zaytiggy.
Xavier Samuel
Xavier Samuel is an actor. He has been prominent since 2003. Xavier was born on December 10th, 1983 in Hamilton, Victoria.
Xavier Cugat
Xavier Cugat was a singer, songwriter, actor, and director. screenwriter. He was most prominent from 1925 to 1990. Xavier was given the name Francisco de Asís Javier Cugat Mingall de Bru y Deulofeu on January 1st, 1900 in Girona. He died on October 27th, 1990.
- Xavier BettelMinister for Religious Affairs
- Xavier RhodesFootball Player
- Xavier RuddMusician
- Xavier NielChief Strategy Officer
- Xavier HenryBasketball Player
- Xavier NaidooSinger-songwriter
- Xavier Prou
- Xavier MalisseTennis Player
- XavierWrestler
- Xavier BertrandMayor of Saint-Quentin
- Xavier SilasBasketball Player
- Xavier ThamesBasketball Player
- ChabeloActor
- Xavier R. Rolet
Notable Persons With the Last Name Xavier
Notable Persons With the Last Name Xavier
SJ Saint Francis Xavier
SJ Saint Francis Xavier was a saint. He holds the title Apostle to the Far East. SJ was born on April 7th, 1506. He passed away on December 3rd, 1552.
Abel Xavier
Abel Xavier is a soccer player for the Mozambique national football team, C.F. Estrela da Amadora, S.L. Benfica, F.C. Bari 1908, Real Oviedo, PSV Eindhoven, Everton F.C., Liverpool F.C., Galatasaray S.K. (football), Hannover 96, A.S. Roma, Middlesbrough F.C., LA Galaxy, and Portugal national under. Abel was born on November 30th, 1972 in Nampula.
Joaquim José da Silva Xavier
Joaquim was born on November 12th, 1746 in Fazenda do Pombal , Minas Gerais, Portuguese Colony of Brazil. Joaquim is also known as Tiradentes. He passed away on April 21st, 1792.
Chico Xavier
Chico was given the name Francisco Cândido Xavier on April 2nd, 1910 in Pedro Leopoldo, Minas Gerais, Brazil. He left this life on June 30th, 2002.
Xavier
Xavier is a wrestler. Xavier was born in Queens.
Prince Xavier
Prince Xavier was royalty. He holds the title Duke of Parma. His career lasted from 1974 to 1977. Prince was born as the child of Robert I, Duke of Parma, and Infanta Maria Antonia of Portugal on May 25th, 1889 in Camaiore. He left this life on May 7th, 1977.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Xavier | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 48.56% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 21.29% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 16.01% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.08% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 4.66% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 7.40% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Xavier
People with the last name Xavier are most frequently White, African American, or Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander