Declining since 2016.
Popularity of Xavyer since 1999
Babies named Xavyer per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 70 |
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Xavyer is a modern respelling of Xavier, first recorded in the United States in 1999. It reached its peak usage in 2009, but has been steadily falling in popularity since 2016. The name is rarely used, with no states reporting it among their top names. As a creative variant, it appeals to parents seeking a distinctive twist on a classic, while maintaining the familiar pronunciation and Basque heritage of Xavier.
Xavyer is a modern phonetic respelling of Xavier, which itself derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'new house'. The name became famous through Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century missionary, and has been widely adopted across Spanish- and English-speaking countries. The Xavyer spelling is a recent innovation, often chosen to reflect a contemporary English pronunciation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Xav, X
Sibling names for Xavyer
Names that share Xavyer's style, for a brother or sister.
