Xavier is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #263 in 2025 with 174 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2012 with 360 births ranking #163. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,563 boys born was named Xavier. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Xavier is a refined international classic whose original meaning is new house. It feels elegant and distinctive, with a long history of religious and global use.
The name spread widely through Saint Francis Xavier and later became popular far beyond the Basque-speaking world. Its modern appeal comes from its sophisticated sound and cross-cultural reach.