Javier Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Spanish-speaking countries, it’s pronounced “hah-vee-ehr,” while in English-speaking countries, it’s often pronounced “jah-vee-er.”

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A Deep Dive

Javier Overview

Meaning

New house

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Spanish roots, derived from the Basque place name “Etxeberria,” meaning “new house.”

Religion

Christianity, Islam

Pronunciation

/hɑːˈviːɛr/

Popularity

Javier is beloved in Spanish-speaking countries and has also found favor in the USA. In 2023, Javier ranked #236 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Exotic, Religious and Spiritual, Cool

Associated Traits

Elegant, cultured, spirited

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Saint Francis Xavier, a prominent missionary and co-founder of the Jesuits.

Name Day

December 3 (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Javier Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Xavier, Javiero, Xabier, Javiero, Javiel

Common Nicknames

Javi, Javy, Jax, Jay, Vieri

Diminutives

Jav, Avi, Vier, Javo, Vio

Famous People

  • Javier Bardem
    (Spanish Actor)
  • Javier Hernández
    (Mexican Soccer Player)
  • Javier Solana
    (Spanish Politician)
  • Javier Mascherano
    (Argentine Soccer Player)
  • Javier Camara
    (Spanish Actor)
  • Javier Milei
    (Argentine Economist)
  • Javier Colon
    (American Singer-Songwriter)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "Javier Goes to Hollywood"
    (Film)
  • Javier Suarez
    ("Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," Film)
  • "Javier's Redemption"
    (Novel)
  • Javier Bardem
    (Various Films)
  • Javier Escuella
    ("Red Dead Redemption," Video Game)
  • Javier Fernández
    (Sports Figure)
  • "Javier's Journey"
    (Children's Book)

Places

  • Castle of Javier
    (Navarre, Spain)
  • San Javier Town
    (Murcia, Spain)
  • San Javier River
    (Santa Fe, Argentina)
  • San Javier Town
    (Baja California Sur, Mexico)
  • Avenida Javier Prado
    (Lima, Peru)

What Is the Meaning of Javier?

Javier means “new house” or “bright.” It carries a sense of freshness and illumination, often associated with qualities of innovation and vitality.

What Is the Origin of The Name Javier?

The name Javier has Spanish roots, derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, which means “new house.” It was originally a surname taken from a place in the Basque Country.

Javier Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Javier in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2492021#2392022#2392023
Top 3 Rankings#1491998#1492001#1501991

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Javier

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023239
No change from 2022
1462
(-1 from 2022)
0.07984
2022239
(+10 from 2021)
1463
(+39 from 2021)
0.07811
2021249
(+1 from 2020)
1424
(+18 from 2020)
0.07600
2020250
(-15 from 2019)
1406
(-206 from 2019)
0.07601
2019235
(+9 from 2018)
1612
(+63 from 2018)
0.08388
2018244
(-13 from 2017)
1549
(-95 from 2017)
0.07969
2017231
(+5 from 2016)
1644
(+12 from 2016)
0.08307
2016236
(-10 from 2015)
1632
(-69 from 2015)
0.08057
2015226
(-9 from 2014)
1701
(-64 from 2014)
0.08320
2014217
(+5 from 2013)
1765
(+81 from 2013)
0.08613
2013222
(-11 from 2012)
1684
(-89 from 2012)
0.08334
2012211
(-17 from 2011)
1773
(-111 from 2011)
0.08738
2011194
(-4 from 2010)
1884
(-66 from 2010)
0.09274
2010190
(-3 from 2009)
1950
(-67 from 2009)
0.09492
2009187
(-22 from 2008)
2017
(-352 from 2008)
0.09510
2008165
(-2 from 2007)
2369
(-182 from 2007)
0.10865
2007163
No change from 2006
2551
(-41 from 2006)
0.11517
2006163
(+1 from 2005)
2592
(+91 from 2005)
0.11823
2005164
(-5 from 2004)
2501
(-34 from 2004)
0.11756
2004159
(+2 from 2003)
2535
(+33 from 2003)
0.11995
2003161
(-3 from 2002)
2502
(+66 from 2002)
0.11908
2002158
(-9 from 2001)
2436
(-200 from 2001)
0.11787
2001149
(+6 from 2000)
2636
(+143 from 2000)
0.12744
2000155
(+5 from 1999)
2493
(+175 from 1999)
0.11938
1999160
(-11 from 1998)
2318
(+9 from 1998)
0.11368
1998149
(+5 from 1997)
2309
(+19 from 1997)
0.11388
1997154
(-1 from 1996)
2290
(+43 from 1996)
0.11463
1996153
(+3 from 1995)
2247
(-3 from 1995)
0.11214
1995156
(-3 from 1994)
2250
(-21 from 1994)
0.11186
1994153
(-3 from 1993)
2271
(+91 from 1993)
0.11141
1993150
(+2 from 1992)
2180
(+48 from 1992)
0.10554
1992152
(-2 from 1991)
2132
(-2 from 1991)
0.10156
1991150
(+7 from 1990)
2134
(+153 from 1990)
0.10068
1990157
(+9 from 1989)
1981
(+166 from 1989)
0.09205
1989166
(+15 from 1988)
1815
(+246 from 1988)
0.08659
1988181
(-2 from 1987)
1569
(+40 from 1987)
0.07836
1987179
(+5 from 1986)
1529
(+103 from 1986)
0.07840
1986184
(-2 from 1985)
1426
(+2 from 1985)
0.07421
1985182
(-1 from 1984)
1424
(+36 from 1984)
0.07400
1984181
No change from 1983
1388
(-35 from 1983)
0.07396
1983181
(+11 from 1982)
1423
(+130 from 1982)
0.07636
1982192
No change from 1981
1293
(-12 from 1981)
0.06851
1981192
(-6 from 1980)
1305
(-2 from 1980)
0.07007
1980186
(+21 from 1979)
1307
(+167 from 1979)
0.07047
1979207
(-9 from 1978)
1140
(-17 from 1978)
0.06364
1978198
(+5 from 1977)
1157
(+42 from 1977)
0.06772
1977203
(+3 from 1976)
1115
(+61 from 1976)
0.06523
1976206
(-6 from 1975)
1054
(-58 from 1975)
0.06456
1975200
(+10 from 1974)
1112
(+52 from 1974)
0.06854
1974210
(-1 from 1973)
1060
(+24 from 1973)
0.06502
1973209
(+29 from 1972)
1036
(+135 from 1972)
0.06420
1972238
(+2 from 1971)
901
(-65 from 1971)
0.05382
1971240
(+13 from 1970)
966
(+54 from 1970)
0.05314
1970253
(+6 from 1969)
912
(+104 from 1969)
0.04788
1969259
(+9 from 1968)
808
(+69 from 1968)
0.04417
1968268
(-14 from 1967)
739
(-54 from 1967)
0.04162
1967254
(+16 from 1966)
793
(+55 from 1966)
0.04456
1966270
(+49 from 1965)
738
(+163 from 1965)
0.04060
1965319
(+3 from 1964)
575
(-13 from 1964)
0.03035
1964322
(+4 from 1963)
588
(+4 from 1963)
0.02901
1963326
(-3 from 1962)
584
(-1 from 1962)
0.02829
1962323
(+18 from 1961)
585
(+54 from 1961)
0.02783
1961341
(+13 from 1960)
531
(+48 from 1960)
0.02462
1960354
(+26 from 1959)
483
(+48 from 1959)
0.02231
1959380
(+50 from 1958)
435
(+101 from 1958)
0.02008
1958430
(+3 from 1957)
334
(+11 from 1957)
0.01550
1957433
(-19 from 1956)
323
(-16 from 1956)
0.01476
1956414
(+23 from 1955)
339
(+56 from 1955)
0.01580
1955437
(+25 from 1954)
283
(+37 from 1954)
0.01354
1954462
(-27 from 1953)
246
(-21 from 1953)
0.01189
1953435
(+10 from 1952)
267
(+16 from 1952)
0.01334
1952445
(+40 from 1951)
251
(+57 from 1951)
0.01272
1951485
(-45 from 1950)
194
(-34 from 1950)
0.01015
1950440
(+101 from 1949)
228
(+76 from 1949)
0.01254
1949541
(+117 from 1948)
152
(+46 from 1948)
0.00844
1948658
No change from 1947
106
(-4 from 1947)
0.00595
1947658
(-43 from 1946)
110
(+1 from 1946)
0.00592
1946615
(+69 from 1945)
109
(+31 from 1945)
0.00660
1945684
(+204 from 1944)
78
(+27 from 1944)
0.00569
1944888
(+20 from 1943)
51
(-3 from 1943)
0.00367
1943908
(-32 from 1942)
54
(-2 from 1942)
0.00371
1942876
(+62 from 1941)
56
(+10 from 1941)
0.00398
1941938
(-10 from 1940)
46
(-1 from 1940)
0.00367
1940928
(+157 from 1939)
47
(+12 from 1939)
0.00396
19391085
(+64 from 1938)
35
(+3 from 1938)
0.00309
19381149
(+19 from 1937)
32
No change from 1937
0.00282
19371168
(+103 from 1936)
32
(+5 from 1936)
0.00293
19361271
(+24 from 1935)
27
No change from 1935
0.00254
19351295
(-106 from 1934)
27
(-4 from 1934)
0.00252
19341189
(+62 from 1933)
31
(+3 from 1933)
0.00292
19331251
(-125 from 1932)
28
(-8 from 1932)
0.00274
19321126
(+113 from 1931)
36
(+5 from 1931)
0.00335
19311239
(-170 from 1930)
31
(-11 from 1930)
0.00290
19301069
(+85 from 1929)
42
(+6 from 1929)
0.00372
19291154
(+668 from 1928)
36
(+18 from 1928)
0.00325
19281822
(-26 from 1927)
18
(-1 from 1927)
0.00158
19271796
(+50 from 1926)
19
(+1 from 1926)
0.00164
19261846
(+467 from 1925)
18
(+5 from 1925)
0.00157
19252313
(+328 from 1924)
13
(+2 from 1924)
0.00113
19242641
(-518 from 1923)
11
(-4 from 1923)
0.00094
19232123
(+224 from 1922)
15
(+2 from 1922)
0.00132
19222347
(+1975 from 1921)
13
(+8 from 1921)
0.00116
19214322
(-833 from 1920)
5
(-2 from 1920)
0.00044
19203489
(+247 from 1919)
7
(+1 from 1919)
0.00064
19193736
(+245 from 1917)
6
(+1 from 1917)
0.00059
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19173981
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00052
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Javier

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1502021#1612022#1292023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1242021#1232022#1342023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2802021#2372022#2432023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2052021#2222022#2252023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4122021#3512022#4522023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1292021#982022#1232023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3312021#2662022#4102023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1242021#1562022#1282023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3042021#4042022#2432023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2592021#2772022#2212023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3192021#2272022#2512023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2812021#2492022#2192023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#4502021#4512022#3802023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#3992021#3222022#3662023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3952021#4222022#3442023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3572021#2932022#3702023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4302021#4742022#3432023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2312021#1622022#1452023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3102021#3472022#3972023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2082021#2382022#3232023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3632021#3752022#5222023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#2812021#3482022#3382023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2852021#2492022#2082023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3012021#2072022#3092023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2162021#3062022#1952023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3952021#5372022#3942023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3782021#5852022#6252023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5272021#6222022#7682023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4852021#4302022#3882023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3262021#4292022#2662023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3202021#3992022#5912023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5012021#3492022#4402023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4332021#3202022#4232023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2652021#2262022#3052023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3512021#3282022#4132023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4402021#3302022#2352023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#6182021#5612022#6192023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2502014#1972015#1722016

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4842018#4252020#5802023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1652010#2092013#2242022

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2142007#1782012#2282023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1742000#2622009#2082011

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1632006#1552012

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3542020

Popularity Rankings for Javier in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#212020#272021#282022

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#512021#332022#442023

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#342012#412013#342014

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#452019#532020#522021

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#502020#472021

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#922006#792012#532015

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#962019#912020#932021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1462021#1152022#1392023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1772013#1722014#1662015

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4921979

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5992017#5642018#5982019

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#9032013#6812020#9802021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7202010#7182012

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7852013#7882014#7982016

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#8892020#10762021#8922022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9761996#9481999#9882014

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Javier a Name for Boys or Girls?

In most cultures, Javier is recognized as a masculine name.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Javier

Javier in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Javier Bardem (Actor, born 1969): A Spanish actor who has received critical acclaim for his roles in films such as "No Country for Old Men" and "Skyfall."
  • Javier Hernández (Soccer Player, born 1988): A Mexican professional soccer player, also known as "Chicharito," who has played for top clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid.
  • Javier Solana (Politician, born 1942): A Spanish politician and diplomat who served as the Secretary General of NATO and the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs.
  • Javier Mascherano (Soccer Player, born 1984): An Argentine former professional soccer player who had a successful career with clubs like Barcelona and Liverpool.
  • Javier Camara (Actor, born 1967): A Spanish actor recognized for his performances in films such as "Talk to Her" and the TV series "Narcos."
  • Javier Milei (Economist, born 1970): An Argentine economist and author who is a prominent figure in the country's libertarian movement.
  • Javier Colon (Singer, born 1978): An American singer-songwriter who won the first season of "The Voice" in the United States.
  • "Javier Goes to Hollywood" (2020 Film): A comedy about a small-town guy's adventures in Hollywood as he chases his dream of becoming an actor.
  • Javier Suarez ("Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights," 2004 Film): A Cuban waiter who teaches a young American woman to dance in 1950s Havana.
  • "Javier's Redemption" (2017 Novel): Chronicles a man's journey to find peace and atone for his past mistakes.
  • Javier Bardem (Various Films): An acclaimed Spanish actor known for roles in films like "No Country for Old Men" (2007) and "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (2008).
  • Javier Escuella ("Red Dead Redemption," 2010 Video Game): A member of the Van der Linde gang with a complicated past and fierce loyalty.
  • Javier Fernández (Sports Figure): A Spanish figure skater who has won multiple European and World Championships.
  • "Javier's Journey" (2016 Children's Book): A heartwarming story about a young boy's adventures in a magical land.
  • Javier City (Navarre, Spain): A historic town with a famous castle that dates back to the 10th century.
  • San Javier (Murcia, Spain): A coastal town located near the Mar Menor lagoon, popular for its beaches and water sports.
  • San Javier River (Catamarca, Argentina): A river flowing through the province of Catamarca, offering scenic views and opportunities for fishing.
  • San Javier (Santa Fe, Argentina): A small town in the Santa Fe province, known for its agricultural industry.
  • San Javier (Baja California Sur, Mexico): A picturesque mission town with a historic church founded in the 18th century.
  • San Javier Park (Santiago, Chile): A large urban park in Santiago, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Javier Prado Avenue (Lima, Peru): A major thoroughfare in Lima, lined with important commercial and residential buildings.

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