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Xayvier

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: A phonetic respelling of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria, 'the new house', carried worldwide by Saint Francis Xavier. The -ay- spelling is a modern American touch.Low

In 30 seconds: Xavier in a phonetic coat: Xayvier keeps the Basque meaning 'the new house' (said 'ZAY-vee-ur').
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Origin LowBasque, Spanish
MeaningA phonetic respelling of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria, 'the new house', carried worldwide by Saint Francis Xavier. The -ay- spelling is a modern American touch.
U.S. rank (2024)#14129 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 110

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320022024

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

Xayvier is a spelled-as-said form of Xavier, a name taken from the Basque village of Xavier (Etxeberria, 'the new house') and spread by Saint Francis Xavier. American families have produced many spellings — Xzavier, Zavier, Xayvier among them — and this is one of the newer ones (said 'ZAY-vee-ur').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., far behind Xavier. Rare, respelled, and familiar in sound.

Did you know? The name behind Xayvier comes from a Basque village — Etxeberria, 'the new house' — home of the missionary Francis Xavier; the -ay- spelling is a modern American addition, which we note.
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Xayvier — Xavier respelling; Basque 'the new house'

Variations

XavierZavierXzavier

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xayvier mean?

Xayvier is a modern spelling of Xavier, from the Basque place name meaning 'the new house'.

How do you pronounce Xayvier?

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

Is Xayvier a boy or girl name?

Xayvier is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Xayvier?

Xayvier is a very rare name for boys in the U.S., far behind Xavier.

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