Javier (hah-vyair) traces its lineage to the basque place-name etxeberria, “new house,” made famous by the globe-trotting 16th-century missionary st. Over time, the spanish rendering … Thinking of names?

The name javier is of spanish origin and is derived from the name xavier. It is commonly believed to mean bright or splendid in reference to the founder of the jesuit order, saint francis xavier. What is the meaning of the name javier? Discover the origin, popularity, javier name meaning, and names related to javier with mama natural’s fantastic baby names guide.