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Exavier
Pronounced eg-ZAY-vee-ər /ɛɡˈzeɪ.vi.ər/High
Meaning: Ex- spelling of Xavier — from Basque Etxeberria, 'the new house', or linked to Arabic, 'bright, splendid'; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Exavier is an Ex- spelling of Xavier — from the Basque place-name Etxeberria, 'the new house' (St Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuits), sometimes also linked to Arabic, 'bright, splendid' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name; the Ex- spelling spells out the sound (nickname Zavi or X).
It registers thinly beside Xavier. Rare, the-new-house at the (likely) root, and crisp.
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What does the name Exavier mean?
Exavier spells Xavier — Basque 'the new house' (and linked to 'bright'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Exavier?
It's said eg-ZAY-vee-ər /ɛɡˈzeɪ.vi.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Exavier a boy or girl name?
Exavier is a boy's name.
How popular is Exavier?
Exavier is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Xavier is more common.