The new house
Derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house.' It became a popular Christian name in honor of Saint Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuit order who was born at the Castle of Xavier.
About 3,232 boys were named Xavier in 2025.
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US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Xavier — far less common.
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