Xavier
BoyOrigin: Basque · Spanish; French; Portuguese
Pronounced: ZAY-vee-er
Meaning
“from the Basque place name Etxeberri, 'new house'; borne by Saint Francis Xavier”
Cultural Notes
Xavier derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria (new house), made famous by Saint Francis Xavier, co-founder of the Jesuit order.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 2000s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Xavier
- Xavier Dolan (filmmaker), Xavier Samuel (actor)
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