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Xaviar

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Xaviar

Pronounced ZAY-vee-ur /ˈzeɪ.vi.ər/Medium

Meaning: A phonetic respelling of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria, 'the new house' — carried into given-name use by St Francis Xavier. The X- spelling is modern.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spelling of a classic: Xaviar means 'the new house' (said 'ZAY-vee-ur'). Strong and modern.
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Origin MediumBasque, Spanish
MeaningA phonetic respelling of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria, 'the new house' — carried into given-name use by St Francis Xavier. The X- spelling is modern.
U.S. rank (2023)#8876 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 626

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619882023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Xaviar is a modern spelling of Xavier, from the Basque Etxeberria, 'the new house.' The classic spread through St Francis Xavier; this variant reads bold and current (said 'ZAY-vee-ur').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. against the far more common Xavier. Rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Xaviar respells Xavier, a Basque name meaning 'the new house' — made famous by St Francis Xavier — giving a timeless pick a contemporary edge (said 'ZAY-vee-ur').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Xaviar — Xavier respelling; Basque 'the new house'

Variations

XavierZavierXzavier

Nicknames

XavXai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xaviar mean?

Xaviar is a spelling of Xavier, from the Basque for 'the new house.'

How do you pronounce Xaviar?

It's said ZAY-vee-ur /ˈzeɪ.vi.ər/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Xaviar a boy or girl name?

Xaviar is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Xaviar?

Xaviar is an extremely rare spelling in the U.S., next to the common Xavier.

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