Xavier

Boy's name

Xavier is of Basque origin, derived from the name Etxeberria, meaning "the new house" or "the bright house."

Meaning The new house
Origin Basque
U.S. births in 2023 3,337
Peak year 2007

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Xavier Naidoo - German singer-songwriter and record producer.
  • Xavier Dolan - Canadian filmmaker and actor.
  • Xavier Bettel - Luxembourgish politician, Prime Minister of Luxembourg.
  • Xavier Rhodes - American football cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts.
  • Xavier Su'a-Filo - American football guard for the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Xavier Malisse - Belgian former professional tennis player.
  • Xavier Cugat - Spanish-American bandleader and musician.
  • Xavier Samuel - Australian actor known for "Twilight: Eclipse."
  • Xavier Rudd - Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
  • Xavier Mbuyamba - Dutch professional footballer.

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