Xavier (meaning and origin)

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Xavier

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Meaning and origin
Xavier is a French boy name. The meaning of the name is `Bright New House`.

Where is it used?
The name Xavier is mainly used in English, French and in Portuguese.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Javier (In Spanish and in Portuguese)
Ksawery (In Polish)
Saverio (In Italian)
Xaver (In German)
Xzavier (In English (Modern))
Xavior (In English)
Xaviar (In English)
Zavier (In English)
Xabier (In Basque)

For the opposite sex use:
In English: Zavia (F)
In English: Xaviera (F)
In Other languages: Xavia (F)

Extra information:
Alternative meanings (Old English) Bright New House (Portuguese) Bright New House

What Xavier`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Xavier:
Uniquity
The worst thing about the name:
none really, people mispronouncing my name can be fun :)
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
I would want something that is just as unusual and exotic
Extra information:
English, live in America.
The best thing about the name Xavier:
It makes me very special.Am dats my best footballers name Xavi Hernandes
The worst thing about the name:
Da way pple pronounce it
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
Hmmmmmmm.Dnt knw cos its my middle name
Extra information:
Am frm RWANDA.am full names are ESDRAS PATRICK IRAKIZA XAVIER
The best thing about the name Xavier:
Javier in Spanish... Xavier in Portuguese...
The worst thing about the name:

If my name wasn`t Xavier....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Xavier:
Is when i introduce myself to people, they feel my name and try to picture themselves called my name.
The worst thing about the name:
everyone will come with different pronunciations...and its horrible
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
I will be Kingsly
Extra information:
I am from Tanzania.
The best thing about the name Xavier:
its uniqueness
The worst thing about the name:
people call me egg-xavier
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
my mom said she wouldve named me Jude :-(
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Xavier:
It stars wit the letter X,how cool is that?
The worst thing about the name:
Difficulty in ppronouncing it.
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
Can't imagine it
Extra information:
Nope
The best thing about the name Xavier:
definitly unique and a Strong bold name like everyone says :) im actually happy to introduce myself to new people and see their reactions or hear the gratitude in their voice. i couldnt be happier that i have this name :)
The worst thing about the name:
well my last name really lol, Juarez. also another strong couplet name, but i get called Javier alot... thats not my naaaamee >.> lol
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
Id have to choose Roy, another powerful, almost royal name. definitly something id name my son. and if i was a girl for some odd reason i would hope elizabeth, another beautiful name
Extra information:
im grateful for my name, it makes me feel like a much stronger more attentive individual as like i hold the secrets to worldy wonders lol :) and i appreciate anyone who continues to carry out this majestic name
The best thing about the name Xavier:
It is unique. It sounds strong & bold
The worst thing about the name:
people used pronounce in different
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
will be domnic savio
Extra information:
I Love my name and others too. Thanks for my parents for babtising with this name. Love you all & all xavier related names.
The best thing about the name Xavier:
For me is so unique cause i'm a female
The worst thing about the name:
I get mail that says Mr. Bost
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
I can't imagine it not being...although i wanted it to be april when i was a kid...cause my b-day's April 1st.
Extra information:
My mom actually got my name from another female..lol..Xavier Hollander-the happy hooker. The woman who was sharing a room w/her after she gave birth to me was reading the book Xavier the Happy hooker & my mom liked the name. Sooo...i'm named after a prostitute...lol.
The best thing about the name Xavier:
That people love the name, and the meaning of it; bright, splendid. It truly captures the essense of my being.
The worst thing about the name:
There isnt anything bad I can say. The name has always brought me attention and good things.
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
Jean-Paul
Extra information:
Love is battlefield, in which I lose daily.
The best thing about the name Xavier:
starts with x
The worst thing about the name:
people forget
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
it would be veronico
Extra information:
DGK
The best thing about the name Xavier:
i don,t no.
The worst thing about the name:
i get canfusd.
If my name wasn`t Xavier....:
my name would be markus.
Extra information:
no

More `Xavier` links
Xavier as abbreviation
Actors named Xavier
Xavier in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Xavier

Xavier appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 68. The name reached the top-100 7 times. 2007 was a `top year` for the name Xavier. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #68. The last time Xavier appeared among the most common names was in 1890. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	68
2006	78
2005	87
2004	89
2003	85
2002	88
2001	94
2000	102
1999	114
1998	131
1997	141
1996	141
1995	147
1994	139
1993	141
1992	147
1991	176
1990	186
1980	466
1970	547
1960	702
1950	875
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	812
1880	---

See also the US top 1000 names 2007

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Comments on Xavier

Jenn
I have always loved the name Xavier..it just sounds so masculine and strong. There's never been a doubt in my mind that if we have a boy he's definitely going to be a 'Xae' (zay)...Xavier Keziah.
Victoria M
I'm 18 weeks pregnant and thinking about calling my little boy Xavier. My family don't like it but my husband and I love it.
amber
If I have a son his name will be George Xavier I love that name
angela
My son is named Xavier Matthew. You don't hear it often! We call him x for short
Ngaire
We named our son Xavier. My husband always loved the name and I think it is strong and powerful.
Xavier
I love this name i realy like it because its goes with me parfect to me.
Xavier
I love this name i realy like it because its goes with me parfect to me.
Xavier
I love my name i realy like it my parent give it to me and i love its meaning its real cool.Am in Tanzania Africa place where the highest mountain in Africa found mount Kilimanjaro the same region the East Africa countries.Hey i love you all & all Xavier and Xaviera take care love you sana.NAWAPENDA SANA.swahili language.
A. Xavier
I always admire my name because of its uniqueness, and sounds strong & bold
Bernard Chenjerai
My wife is pregnant and l am a Zimbabwean living in Australia.We are going to name our son Xavier because we have found a new home here in Australia.They will call him XT in short because his second name will be Tapiwa which means God given.
emma
this is my son's name pronounced sha-v-air not ex-avier , think its a lovely strong name, find it annoying when its said wrong though! we call him xavi (sha-vee) for short.
Xavier Rodrizues
I Love my name

Only for Xaviers!