Xaver

Basque

"new house"

Xaver Origin and Meaning

The name Xaver is a boy's name.

Xaver is a masculine name with German and Bavarian origins, functioning as a variant of Xavier. The name ultimately derives from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house,' and was popularized by St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish missionary. While Xavier (or Javier in Spanish) is widely recognized internationally, Xaver represents a more regionally specific Germanic form, particularly common in Bavaria, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. The name has a strong, distinctive sound and the uncommon initial 'X' gives it a bold, memorable quality. Despite being less familiar in English-speaking countries, Xaver offers an intriguing international alternative with authentic historical usage.

Popularity of the name Xaver

• 213 Germany 2016

Famous People Named Xaver

• (Franz) Xaver Scharwenka German,Polish pianist and composer
• Xaver Kurmann Swiss Olympic cyclist
• Xaver Unsinn German ice hockey player and coach
• Xaver Frick Liechtensteinian Olympic track athlete and cross,country skier