Exavier
Exavier is a boy's name of Basque origin.
Meaning
New house.
Origin and history
Exavier is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Xavier, which traces back to the Basque place name Etxeberria. The name combines elements meaning 'house' and 'new'. In the United States, it serves as a distinct phonetic rendering of the traditional classic.
Popularity in the United States
1,320 babies in the United States have been named Exavier since 1880. It ranks #3386 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1789.
States where it is most popular
- CA (42.7 %)
- TX (35.1 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- NY (3.8 %)
- PA (3.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 42 |
| 1990-2000 | 195 |
| 2000-2010 | 542 |
| 2010-2019 | 392 |
| 2020-2029 | 138 |
Nicknames
Xavi, Zay, Ex
Fun facts
- Exavier reflects the common American spoken pronunciation of Xavier starting with an explicit 'Ex' sound.
- The root name Xavier originates from the Basque place name Etxeberria in Navarre.