Find out how popular the first name Xaviar has been for the last 36 years (from 1988 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Xaviar by gender

Based on the last 36 years of data, Xaviar is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 9 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Xaviar.

The history of the first name Xaviar

The given name Xaviar has its origins in the Late Latin name Xaverius, which was derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "the new house". The name gained prominence in the early 16th century through St. Francis Xavier, one of the founding members of the Jesuit order and a renowned missionary in Asia.

The name Xaviar is believed to have first appeared in written form in the 16th century, in documents related to St. Francis Xavier's missionary work. St. Francis Xavier, born in 1506 in Navarre, Spain, and died in 1552 on the island of Sancian, China, is credited with spreading Christianity in India, Japan, and other parts of Asia.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Xaviar was Xaviar de Almeida, a Portuguese Jesuit missionary who lived from 1568 to 1619. He worked in Ethiopia and was instrumental in establishing Catholic missions there.

In the 17th century, Xaviar de Montepin, a French playwright and novelist, gained recognition for his works. He was born in 1823 and died in 1902.

Another notable figure named Xaviar was Xaviar Villaurrutia, a Mexican poet, and diplomat who lived from 1901 to 1950. He was a prominent figure in the Mexican literary and cultural scene of the early 20th century.

Xaviar Cugat, a Spanish-American musician and bandleader, was a prominent figure in the world of Latin music during the 20th century. He was born in 1900 and died in 1990, and was renowned for popularizing Latin rhythms in the United States.

Xaviar Poncelet, a French mathematician and engineer, lived from 1735 to 1786. He made significant contributions to the field of mechanics and is known for his work on wheel design and the theory of machines.

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