Find out how popular the first name Savier has been for the last 42 years (from 1983 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Savier by gender

Based on the last 42 years of data, Savier is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Savier.

The history of the first name Savier

The given name Savier is a variant of the French name Xavier, which is derived from the Basque surname Etxeberria, meaning "new house" or "new home." The name Xavier has its roots in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 16th century.

The name gained prominence with the life of St. Francis Xavier, a Navarrese Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits). Born in 1506, Francis Xavier dedicated his life to spreading Christianity in Asia, particularly in India, Japan, and Borneo. His missionary work and travels led to the popularization of the name Xavier across Europe and beyond.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Savier can be found in the 17th century, when a man named Savier de Rivadeneyra was mentioned in historical records from Spain. Another notable bearer of the name was Savier de la Cruz, a Spanish painter and engraver active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.

In the 19th century, Savier became a more common variant of Xavier, particularly in France and francophone regions. One notable figure was Savier Guyot de Fère, a French military officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1780 and died in 1838.

Another historical figure with the name Savier was Savier Marmier, a French writer and traveler born in 1808. He is known for his travel writings and his works on Scandinavian literature, including his book "Lettres sur la Scandinavie" (Letters on Scandinavia), published in 1838.

In the 20th century, the name Savier gained some popularity in certain regions, although it remained relatively uncommon compared to its more widely used variant, Xavier. One notable bearer was Savier Villaurrutia, a Mexican poet, playwright, and diplomat born in 1900 and died in 1950. He was a prominent figure in the Mexican literary scene and served as Mexico's ambassador to several countries.

While the name Savier is not as widely used as Xavier, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and cultures, particularly in France, Spain, and Latin American countries influenced by the Spanish and French traditions.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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