Zavier

A familiar Arabic name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsArabicDeclining
#970 69in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Zavier is a boy's and girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberri meaning "new house," famously associated with Saint Francis Xavier, the 16th-century Jesuit missionary who spread Christianity across Asia.

The Z spelling gives Xavier a more distinctive, modern look while preserving the same powerful historical and spiritual legacy. Saint Francis Xavier's extraordinary missionary journeys across India, Japan, and Southeast Asia make this a name of global reach and adventurous faith.

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Popularity Over Time

Zavier has 55+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1968.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zavier
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,223
2010s2,634
2000s2,069
1990s664
1980s164
1970s57
1960s12

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(55 years, 19682024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zavier
YearBirthsRank
2024232#970
2023258#901
2022241#946
2021237#953
2020255#890
2019245#896
2018216#963
2017252#868
2016249#881
2015263#857
2014248#876
2013278#798
2012271#817
2011302#751
2010310#739
2009246#862
2008304#744
2007256#836
2006248#822
2005197#907

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Zavier as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Zavier has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1993.

Unranked
Current rank
5
Total births
1993
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Zavier be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Zavier is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #970. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19682024) · Methodology