Xavier
Boy name · 185 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Xavier: 185 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 23 births in 2013.
With Basque roots, Xavier comes from the place name Etxeberria, meaning “new house” – a fitting start for a name that has travelled the world. The most famous bearer is Saint Francis Xavier, the 16th-century missionary who co-founded the Jesuit order and brought Christianity to parts of Asia. In the arts, actor Xavier Samuel is known for Twilight and Adore. The name also lives on in places such as Xavier University in Ohio and various locations in Spain. A common Catalan short form is Xavi, famously borne by footballer Xavi Hernández. In Scotland, Xavier has been a steady, international-minded choice for parents, blending a strong Catholic legacy with a crisp, modern sound.
Boy 26 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201323 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #5605 babies
- Total births
- 185since 1995
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 52%vs prior 5y