Francisco Javier is a compound masculine given name, consisting of the two elements Francisco and Javier. The former means 'freeholder' or 'from France,' while the latter means 'bright' or 'bringer of light.' Traditionally, both names are of Spanish origin.
The name Francisco Javier has seen varying popularity over the years with notable spikes in 1988 and 1989 (13 births each), as well as in 1996 (13 births). The most recent data shows a decline, with only 7 births in both 2000 and 2007. Overall, there have been 123 births total since 1984.