Xzavier
Xzavier is a boy name of Basque origin meaning “New house”, pronounced ZAY-vee-er. It ranked #1485 in the United States in 2025, given to 120 babies, and peaked at #550 in 2010. Common nicknames: X, Zay, Xavi.
How popular is Xzavier in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Xzavier mean, and where does it come from?
Xzavier is an American respelling of Xavier, which comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria — "the new house" — through Saint Francis Xavier, the missionary born in the castle of Xavier in Navarre. Adding the z makes the X explicit for English readers, who otherwise have to choose between ZAY-vier and ex-ZAY-vier. The records hold this spelling from 1976; it entered the top thousand in 2000 and peaked in 2010, following the main spelling's curve a decade behind.
How is Xzavier used around the world?
Xzavier is used in 0 languages worldwide, with 1+ international variants.
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Xzavier?
Famous People Named Xzavier
- Francis Xavier — Basque missionary and co-founder of the Jesuits, in the usual spelling
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Xzavier mean?
Xzavier is a boy name of Basque origin meaning "New house." Xzavier is an American respelling of Xavier, which comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria — "the new house" — through Saint Francis Xavier, the missionary born in the castle of Xavier in Navarre. Adding the z makes the X explicit for English readers, who otherwise have to choose between ZAY-vier and ex-ZAY-vier.
How do you pronounce Xzavier?
Xzavier is pronounced ZAY-vee-er. Common variations include Xavier, Javier, Zavier.
Is Xzavier a boy name?
Yes, Xzavier is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include X, Zay, Xavi.