Zavier
Zavier is a boy name of Basque origin meaning “New house”, pronounced ZAY-vee-er. It ranked #1037 in the United States in 2025, given to 214 babies, and peaked at #739 in 2010. Common nicknames: Zay, Xavi, Z.
How popular is Zavier 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 Zavier mean, and where does it come from?
Zavier is a phonetic American spelling of Xavier, from the Basque Etxeberria, "the new house" — the castle in Navarre where Francis Xavier was born in 1506. He became one of the first Jesuits and carried his mission as far as Japan, which is why the name is found in Goa, Macau and the Philippines as readily as in Spain. The Z spelling entered American records in 1968 and the top thousand in 2001, peaking in 2010.
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Famous People Named Zavier
- Francis Xavier — Basque missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus, in the usual spelling
- Zavier Simpson — American professional basketball player
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Zavier mean?
Zavier is a boy name of Basque origin meaning "New house." Zavier is a phonetic American spelling of Xavier, from the Basque Etxeberria, "the new house" — the castle in Navarre where Francis Xavier was born in 1506. He became one of the first Jesuits and carried his mission as far as Japan, which is why the name is found in Goa, Macau and the Philippines as readily as in Spain.
How do you pronounce Zavier?
Zavier is pronounced ZAY-vee-er. Common variations include Xavier, Xzavier, Javier.
Is Zavier a boy name?
Yes, Zavier is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Zay, Xavi, Z.