Xaver is a unique and distinctive given name of Germanic origin, derived from the Latin 'Eberhardus', which means 'bold warrior'. This name has been used predominantly among German-speaking populations for centuries. In its original form, Xaver is composed of two elements: 'eber' meaning 'boar', symbolizing strength and courage, and '-hard' or '-hart', meaning 'strong' or 'brave'. The name was likely bestowed upon individuals in honor of the medieval Saint Xavier (also known as Francis Xavier), a Spanish-born missionary who traveled extensively throughout Asia during the 16th century.
The name Xaver experienced peaks in popularity during the late 1980s with 12 births in 1988 and has since maintained a steady but lower birth rate, ranging from 5 to 7 births per year between 1993 and 2014. Overall, there were 49 babies named Xaver born during these years.