Meaning, origin, history
Javier is a name of Spanish origin and means "God will increase." It is derived from the Latin name "Xavier," which was originally a surname meaning "new house." Javier is often associated with Saint Francis Xavier, who was born into a noble Basque family in the 16th century and became a Catholic missionary. Throughout history, Javier has been popular throughout Spain and Spanish-speaking countries, but it has also gained popularity internationally as an attractive and distinctive name choice.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Javiar since 1880
Total births
59
Total since 1880
Peak year
2012
9 births
in 2012
9
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
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