Xavier Name Meaning Xavier is in top trending baby Boy names list.

Baby name meaning for xavier. The boys name Xavier xa-vier is pronounced ZAY-vee-er. It was derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning castle or new house. X marks the spot for Xavier a top 100 boys name since 2001.

The name which is believed to be derived from the Basque Etcheberria the new house. The nickname was borne by Saint Francis Xavier 1506-1552 who acquired it from his birthplace at Xavier in Navarre. Xavier as a boys name is pronounced ecks-ZAY-vee-er ZAY-vee-er.

It is of Spanish Arabic and Basque origin and its meaning is bright. The saint is considered by the Roman Catholic Church as one of its most prolific missionaries. The original X-marks-the-spot choice when it came to boy names Xavier has plenty of history over his similar friend Xander.

The origin of Xavier comes from a medieval Basque surname which was derived from a place name from the Basque Etxeberri meaning the new house Indeed one might ask excuse me but huh. Its most attractive baby name pronunciation is also simple The meaning of Xavier is bright new house. See the popularity of the boys name Xavier over time plus its meaning origin common sibling names and more in BabyCenters Baby Names tool.

Xavier is a Hispanicized version of the Basque place name Etcheberria meaning the new house. Francis Xavier a Jesuit priest and missionary who helped found the Society of Jesus Jesuit Order. He was a missionary to India Japan China and other areas in East Asia and he is the patron saint of the Orient and missionaries.

Meaning new house Xavier is a great choice for a bouncing baby boy as each new life is a new foundation for a family. An exciting name with electric energy Xavier has steadily risen to become a regular on the charts. Baby Name Boy Xavier.