Javier
Javier is the Spanish form of Xavier, derived from the Basque place name meaning 'new house' or 'castle'. The name honors Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish missionary and co-founder of the Jesuit order.
Current Popularity
#247 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is 'ha-vee-AIR' in Spanish, though English speakers may say 'JAV-ee-er'
- •Very popular in Spanish-speaking countries and growing in English-speaking regions
- •Easy to spell once pronunciation is learned
- •Strong religious and cultural significance in Catholic traditions
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Statistics
106,700
Total births since 1880
2001
Peak year
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