Xavier is of Spanish origin, derived from the Basque 'Etcheberri' meaning 'new house'. It gained popularity through Saint Francis Xavier, a co-founder of the Jesuit order and missionary to Asia in the 16th century. The name has since been widely used in Spain and France, and its variants include Xavier, Zacharie, and Xaver.
The name Xavier had no births recorded in 2014 and 2016-2021.