Xzavier is an American alternative spelling of Xavier, which is a name used mostly in Spanish-speaking cultures. It was the name of an important Catholic saint, and today, it's most commonly used by Catholic families, though more and more people of other faiths are choosing it for their little boys. Xzavier has been growing in popularity since the start of the 21st century, and it pairs well with most middle names.
Meaning of the name Xzavier:
Basque: New house, castle
Origin of the name Xzavier:
Xzavier is an alternative version of the name Xavier, which is Basque for “new house” or “castle.” It was first used as the name of the Catholic saint, Francis Xavier, who was named for the place of his birth.
Symbolism of the name Xzavier:
Xzavier means “new house,” which could symbolize protection. A house is often considered a symbol of a mother's womb as well. The name's association with Saint Francis Xavier could also be symbolic to families of the Catholic faith.
Style of the name Xzavier:
Modern
Gender of the name Xzavier:
Xzavier is a boy's name.
Pronunciation of the name Xzavier:
ecks-ZAY-vee-er or ZAY-vee-er
Number of syllables in the name Xzavier:
Three or four, depending on pronunciation
Emotion evoked from the name Xzavier:
The baby name Xzavier evokes images of someone who is strong, both physically and mentally, and has good morals.
Alternative spellings for the name Xzavier:
Nicknames for the name Xzavier:
- Zave
- Zay
- Xay
- X
- Zavi
Popularity of the name Xzavier:
According to the Social Security Administration, Xzavier has been a top 1,000 baby name for boys in the United States since 2000. It last ranked at number 975 in 2020.
Related names for the name Xzavier:
Great middle names for Xzavier and their meanings:
- James (supplanter)
- Emmett (universal)
- Henry (ruler of the house)
- Noah (rest)
- Matthew (gift from God)
- Max (greatest)
- Thomas (twin)
- Julian (youthful)
- Benjamin (son of the right hand)
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