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Xavion

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAY-vee-uhn /ˈzeɪ.vi.ən/Medium

Meaning: a modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier (which means 'new house' from a Basque place name) with the -ion suffixMedium

In 30 seconds: Xavion is a modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier with an added -ion ending; Xavier itself traces to a Basque place name often read as 'new house'.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
Meaninga modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier (which means 'new house' from a Basque place name) with the -ion suffix
U.S. rank (2025)#1790 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births90 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,731

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719852025

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

Rather than carrying an old etymology of its own, Xavion was built by taking the established Xavier and extending it with the popular -ion suffix. Xavier's meaning comes from the Basque place name behind it, generally given as 'new house'. So the name's substance lives in that Xavier root, dressed up in a newer, more rhythmic form.

It sits within a cluster of inventive respellings, including Xavian, Xzavion, and Zavian, that play with the X opening and shifting vowels. The -ion finish gives it a flowing, three-beat sound that distinguishes it from plain Xavier.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Xavion is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Xavion — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

XavianXzavionXayvionXayvianZavian

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If you like Xavion…

Xavier— the base name Xavion elaborates, source of its meaning
Xavian— a listed variant using the same X-vowel pattern
Zavian— a listed variant that drops the opening X but keeps the sound
Zavion— another modern pick
Jayvion— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xavion mean?

Xavion is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Xavion?

It's commonly said ZAY-vee-uhn /ˈzeɪ.vi.ən/.

Is Xavion a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Xavion is used as a boy name.

How popular is Xavion?

In 2024, Xavion ranked #1705 in the U.S. for boys, with 98 births recorded.

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