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Zavier
BoyBasque, American (modern coinage)· “new house”
- Meaning
- new house
- Origin
- Basque, American (modern coinage)
- Pronunciation
- ZAY-vee-ur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,037
- US babies 2025
- 214
- Best rank
- #739 (2010)
- Peak year
- 2010
Meaning and origin of Zavier
Zavier is a Basque and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “new house”.
Zavier is a modern spelling of Xavier, a name that goes back to the Basque etxe berri, new house. It became famous through Saint Francis Xavier, a sixteenth-century missionary and one of the founders of the Jesuits, whose family took its name from the castle of Xavier in Navarre. English speakers have long pronounced the name with a Z sound, and the Zavier spelling simply follows that sound. It feels modern and bold while keeping a classic foundation. Zave and Zay are easy nicknames, and it pairs well with short middle names.
Popularity over time
Zavier first appears in US Social Security records in 1968. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 24 different years, starting in 2001. Its best national rank was #739 in 2010, the same year it reached its highest count of 310 babies. In 2025, 214 babies were named Zavier, and it ranked #1,037 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,130 in 1980, #1,026 in 2000, #739 in 2010, and #1,037 in 2025. Of the 7,047 US boys named Zavier since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,070 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Konner, Gauge, Brogan, Jeramiah, and Adrien.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zavier ranked highest in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Louisiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | #550 | 8 |
| Minnesota | #716 | 7 |
| Louisiana | #771 | 6 |
| California | #806 | 31 |
| Arizona | #842 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Zavier is usually pronounced ZAY-vee-ur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with Z and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Zavier
A few middle names that flow with Zavier: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zavier
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zavier mean?
Zavier is a Basque and American (modern coinage) name that is usually said to mean “new house”.
What is the origin of the name Zavier?
Zavier has Basque and modern American roots. Zavier is a modern spelling of Xavier, a name that goes back to the Basque etxe berri, new house.
Is Zavier a popular name?
Not especially. Zavier ranked #1,037 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zavier a boy or girl name?
Zavier is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Zavier?
Zavier is usually pronounced ZAY-vee-ur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings