Javier
New house, bright — a boy name of Spanish/Basque origin
Popularity of Javier in the United States
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Meaning & Origin of Javier
Javier is the Spanish form of the Basque place name Etxaberri, meaning "new house," which also gave rise to the Latinized Xavier. The name was made famous by Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Basque Jesuit missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus, who was born at Xavier Castle in Navarre. Javier is enormously popular throughout Spain and Latin America and has grown increasingly common in the United States. It carries a strong, sophisticated sound and deep Catholic heritage.
Javier Around the World
Javier is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 10+ international variants.
Female FormJaviera
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
Nicknames for Javier
Famous People Named Javier
- Javier Bardem — Spanish actor
- Javier Baez — Puerto Rican Major League Baseball player
- Javier Milei — President of Argentina
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Javier mean?
Javier is a boy name of Spanish/Basque origin meaning "New house, bright." Javier is the Spanish form of the Basque place name Etxaberri, meaning "new house," which also gave rise to the Latinized Xavier. The name was made famous by Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Basque Jesuit missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus, who was born at Xavier Castle in Navarre.
How do you pronounce Javier?
Javier is pronounced hah-vee-AIR. Common variations include Xavier, Javiar, Xabier.
Is Javier a boy name?
Yes, Javier is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Javi, Jav.
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