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Comments and insights on the name Xavier

My oldest son's name is Xavier and believe me he lives up to that name!

Which is the most popular pronunciation? ZAY-vier or EK-ZAY-vier?

Personal experiences with the name Xavier

I have a friend named Xavier he never let's me down and is loyal and honest

In sixth grade, I was cast in the school play as an English duchess. My counterpart's real name was Xavier, and we called him X-Man. We worked really well together and became instant friends. I've seen him in several ballets since the show.

Nicknames for Xavier

Zav
Zavi
Xavi
X-Man
Zave
Zavia
Zaviah
ZaviWavi
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Meanings and history of the name Xavier

The boy's name Xavier \x(a)-vier\ is pronounced ZAY-vee-er. It is of Spanish, Arabic and Basque origin, and its meaning is "bright; splendid; new house".

Famous real-life people named Xavier

Xavier Cortada, American painter
Xavier Hernandez Creus, Spanish soccer player
Xavier Roberts, American businessman and creator of Cabbage Patch Kids
Xavier Rudd, Australian singer songwriter
Xavier Atencio, American animator for the Disney Company
Xavier Becerra, US Representative from California.

Xavier in song, story & screen

Professor Charles Xavier is the leader of the X-Men (the good guys) in the comic book series
Xavier - Lead character in French films L'Auberge Espagnol and Les Poupees Rousses
Xavier Rudd - great musician.
Xavier Austin - Character in the Australian soap opera 'Home And Away'