At a glance
- In short
- Xaver is a captivating and unique German name for baby boys, with an international charm and sophistication.
- U.S. rank 2025
- Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2014 (#12,108)
- Babies in 2014
- 5 (<0.01% of boys)
- Peak
- #3,915 in 1988
- First recorded
- 1987
Meaning of Xaver
Xaver is a unique and captivating name for baby boys. With its German origin, Xaver has a strong and distinctive sound. The name Xaver has variations, with Xavier being the most common alternative spelling. Xaver carries an air of international charm and sophistication, making it a popular choice for parents seeking something less conventional. In the United States, Xaver has seen some fluctuation in popularity over the years, but consistently remains a rare choice for newborns.
How to pronounce Xaver
German
- Pronounced ZAH-ver /ˈzaːvɐ/
Popularity of Xaver in the U.S.
Xaver was last recorded in the U.S. in 2014, ranked #12,108 with 5 babies. It peaked at #3,915 in 1988. It first appears in the records in 1987.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1987–2014 7 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 12,108 | back (not recorded in 2007–2013) |
| 2006 | 5 | 12,055 | back (not recorded in 2002–2005) |
| 2001 | 7 | 8,339 | back (not recorded in 1994–2000) |
| 1993 | 5 | 8,700 | back (not recorded in 1990–1992) |
| 1989 | 9 | 5,165 | ▼ 1,250 |
| 1988 | 12 | 3,915 | ▲ 2,174 |
| 1987 | 6 | 6,089 | new |
Notable people named Xaver
- Franz Xaver Hohenleiter was a German outlaw who led a band of robbers from 1817 to 1819.
- Theophil Franz Xaver Scharwenka was a German pianist, composer and teacher of Polish descent.
- Xaver Bayer is an Austrian author.
- Xaver Hoger was a German long-distance runner who competed in the 10,000 metres at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
- Xaver Frick Jr. is a former middle-distance runner from Liechtenstein.