Names Starting With X
BoySpanish#65 in 2025
Xavier
Xavier is a boys' name of Spanish origin meaning “new house, bright.” It ranked #65 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
ZAY-vee-er
meaning & origin
The name Xavier means “new house, bright.” It comes from the Spanish language tradition.
Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning new house. Made famous by Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Jesuit missionary. Also known as Professor X, the leader of the X-Men.
popularity over time
#752020
#722021
#702022
#682023
#652024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #65 |
| 2023 | #68 |
| 2022 | #70 |
| 2021 | #72 |
| 2020 | #75 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Xavier
- Saint Francis Xavier (missionary)
- Professor Xavier (X-Men character)
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