MallowbyNames

Zavior

ZAY-vee-or · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern inventive spelling of Xavier or Javier.

2025 rank (boys)
#6,446
Babies named in 2025
13
Peak popularity
2012
2025 frequency
1 in 131,390 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 1999

Rising since 1999, #6,446 for boys today.

Popularity of Zavior since 1999

Babies named Zavior per year in U.S. Social Security records.

91827200020102020Most births 2012Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s5
2000s93
2010s148
2020s93

Meaning & origin

Zavior first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1999, a period that saw many creative respellings of established names. Its popularity peaked in 2012 when it reached rank 6446. Though the name remains uncommon, it has shown a rising trajectory since 1999. The spelling Zavior is thought to be a modern variation of Xavier, itself from the Basque 'Etxeberria' meaning 'new house.' Unlike many traditional names, Zavior has no strong ties to a specific state or region, reflecting its status as a modern, pan-cultural choice. Parents drawn to Zavior often appreciate its distinctive Z initial and familiar sound, while avoiding the ubiquity of Xavier.

Zavior is a relatively recent name, first recorded in U.S. data in 1999. It likely derives from Xavier or Javier, names rooted in the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house.' The spelling with Z might be influenced by names like Zavier or similar modern variants.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Zav, Z

Variants: Xavier, Javier, Zavier

Sibling names for Zavior

Names that share Zavior's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zara, Ava, Mira, Lila, Nova

Brothers: Zane, Ezra, Milo, Leo, Kai

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Zavior mean?
Zavior is likely a modern variant of Xavier, which derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house.' Its exact meaning for the spelling Zavior isn't clearly defined.
How popular is the name Zavior?
Zavior has been in use since 1999. It peaked in rank in 2012 at #6446, and as of 2025 it remains relatively rare, given to about 1 in every 131,390 newborns.
Is Zavior a boy's name?
Yes, Zavior is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.