The given name Xavier (, , , , ; es, Javier ; eu, Xabier ) is a masculine name derived from the 16th-century Spanish Navarrese

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Saint

Francis Xavier Francis Xavier (born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilicueta; Latin: ''Franciscus Xaverius''; Basque: ''Frantzisko Xabierkoa''; French: ''François Xavier''; Spanish: ''Francisco Javier''; Portuguese: ''Francisco Xavier''; 7 April 15063 December ...

Etymology

Xavier comes from the name of the Jesuit missionary saint

, where ''Xavier'' stands for his birthplace of Javier (''Xabier'' in Basque; ''Xavier'' in Old Spanish) in the Kingdom of Navarre. The

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is itself the

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of the Basque place-name (and surname) '' etxe berri'', meaning 'castle', 'new house' or 'new home'.

People

Arts

Xavier Abraham Xavier Abraham is a Catalan poet, cultural activist and bookseller born in Palma de Mallorca, Spain in 1945. He is the author of three collections: ''Iceberg'' (1986), ''Les mosques'', ''la por'' (The Flies, the Fear 1991) and ''Sagitari'' (Sagitt ...

(born 1945), Spanish poet *

Xavier Abril Xavier Abril de Vivero, (4 November 1905 in Lima - 1 January 1990 in Montevideo) was a Peruvian poet and essayist who devoted time studying the poetry of César Vallejo. Bibliography * Exposition de poèmes et designs, París, 1927 * Various poe ...

(1905–1990), Peruvian poet * Xavier Armange (born 1947), French writer and illustrator *

Xavier Arsène-Henry Xavier Arsène-Henry (1919-2009) was a French modernist architect and urban planner. He designed many tall residential buildings on the outskirts of French cities. Early life Xavier Arsène-Henry was born on 10 May 1919 in Bordeaux, France.

(1919–2009), French modernist architect and urban planner * Xavier Atencio (1919–2017), American animator for The Walt Disney Company *

Xavier Barbier de Montault Xavier Barbier de Montault (6 February 1830 – 29 March 1901) was a French writer on Catholic Church history, liturgy and antiquities. Life He was born at Loudun, of a noble family. When only eight years old, he was confided to the care o ...

(1830–1901), French liturgical writer * Xavier Blum Pinto (born 1957), Ecuadorian artist * Xavier Boniface Saintine (1798–1865), French dramatist and novelist * Xavier Cortada (born 1964), Cuban-American painter * Xavier Cugat (1900–1990), Spanish-Cuban bandleader * Xavier Davis (born 1971), American jazz pianist * Xavier de Planhol (1926–2016), French historical scholar * Xavier Dolan (born 1989), Canadian actor and filmmaker * Xavier Fagnon (born 1972), French voice actor * Xavier Forneret (1809–1884), French poet, playwright and writer * Xavier Fourcade (1926–1987), French American art dealer *

Xavier Herbert Xavier Herbert (born Alfred Jackson; 15 May 190110 November 1984) was an Australian writer best known for his Miles Franklin Award-winning novel ''Poor Fellow My Country'' (1975). He was considered one of the elder statesmen of Australian lite ...

(1901–1984), Australian writer * Xavier Martinez (1869–1943), American artist of Mexican descent * Xavier Naidoo (born 1971), German singer-songwriter * Xavier Rudd (born 1978), Australian singer-songwriter * Xavier Samuel (born 1983), Australian actor

Law, military and politics

Xavier Becerra Xavier Becerra ( ; ; born January 26, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the 25th United States secretary of health and human services since March 2021. Becerra previously served as the attorney general of California from J ...

(born 1958), American Democrat * Xavier Bertrand (born 1965), French politician *

Xavier Bettel Xavier Bettel (; born 3 March 1973) is a Luxembourger lawyer and politician serving as Prime Minister of Luxembourg since 2013. He was previously a member of the Chamber of Deputies (1999–2013) and Mayor of Luxembourg City (2011–2013). Be ...

(born 1973), Luxembourgian politician *

Xavier Bout de Marnhac Lieutenant General Xavier Bout de Marnhac (born 7 July 1951 in Trier, West Germany) is a French military commander and former head of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) and of EULEX The European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo, known as EULEX Kosovo ...

(born 1951), French military general * Xavier Brasseur (1865–1912), Luxembourgian politician * Xavier Breton (born 1962), French politician * Xavier Connor (1917–2005), Australian judge * Xavier Coppolani (1866–1905), French military leader * Xavier Darcos (born 1947), French politician *

Xavier, Duke of Parma and Piacenza Xavier, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, known in France before 1974 as Prince Xavier de Bourbon-Parme, known in Spain as Francisco Javier de Borbón-Parma y de Braganza or simply as Don Javier (25 May 1889 – 7 May 1977), was the head of the ducal H ...

(1889–1977), pretender to the defunct throne of Parma, and Carlist claimant to the throne of Spain *

Xavier de Magallon Xavier de Magallon (1866–1956) was a French poet, translator and politician. Early life Xavier de Magallon d'Agens was born in Marseille, Provence, France on April 2, 1866. During World War I, he volunteered to serve in the French Army. He rec ...

(1866–1956), French poet, translator and politician * Xavier Espot Zamora (born 1979), Andorran politician and current prime minister of Andorra

Sports

Xavier Adibi Xavier Oyekola Adibi (born October 18, 1984) is an American football coach and former player. He is a defensive analyst at Virginia Tech, and was previously the defensive coordinator at Texas A&M University–Commerce. He played college football ...

(born 1984), American NFL player * Xavier Aguado (born 1968), Spanish association football player * Xabi Alonso (born 1981), Spanish association football player *

Xavier Báez Xavier Iván Báez Gamiño (born 22 July 1987) is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder. Career Báez debuted with Chivas on 17 April 2007 against Atlante in a 3–0 win for the ''Rojiblancos''. He played four ...

(born 1987), Mexican association football player *

Xavier Barrau Xavier 'Xavi' Barrau (born 26 September 1982) is a French former professional footballer. Career He formerly played for Louhans-Cuiseaux, Viry-Châtillon and La Roche in France, Bradford City, Darlington and Walsall in England, Meyrin in ...

(born 1982), French association football player *

Xavier Beitia Xavier Beitia (born November 23, 1982) is an American football placekicker who last played for the Georgia Force of the Arena Football League (AFL) in 2007. He played college football at Florida State and signed with the New York Jets in 20 ...

(born 1982), American AFL and college football player * Xavier Bertoni (born 1988), French freestyle skier *

Xavier Capdevila Romero Xavier "Xavi" Capdevila Romero (born 17 July 1976) from Escaldes-Engordany is an Andorran ski mountaineer. Capdevila was born in Canillo. He started ski mountaineering in 1998 and competed first in the ''(La) Serrera'' race in the same year. He ...

(born 1976), Andorran ski mountaineer *

Xavier Carter Xavier Carter (born December 8, 1985) is an American professional track and field athlete. He attended Louisiana State University and was a star on the track and field team as well a member of the football team. Before LSU, Xavier Carter gradua ...

(born 1985), American track and field athlete * Xavier Chen (born 1983), Belgian association football player * Xavier Clarke (born 1983), indigenous Australian rules football player *

Xavier Coleman Xavier Coleman (born January 13, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He played college football at Portland State. College career Coleman was selected to the HM All-Big Sky Conference and was named PSU Team ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Xavier Comas Guixé Xavier "Xavi" Comas Guixé (born July 29, 1977) is an Andorran ski mountaineer. Comas started ski mountaineering in 2000 and competed first in the ''Trofeu CTP Boí Taüll'' race in 2001. He has been member of the national team since 2001 and l ...

(born 1977), Andorran ski mountaineer *

Xavier Corosine Xavier Corosine (born 12 March 1985) is a French basketball player who plays for the French Pro A league club SOMB Boulogne-sur-Mer. Having a height of , Corosine usually plays as point guard or shooting guard The shooting guard (SG), also know ...

(born 1985), French basketball player *

Xavier Crawford Xavier Crawford (born December 10, 1995) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Oregon State and Central Michigan. Professional career Houston Texans Crawford was selected by the Houston Texa ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Xavier Daufresne Xavier Daufresne (born 24 December 1968) is a former tennis player from Belgium. Daufresne turned professional in 1988. He did not win any Grand Prix tennis or ATP Tour titles (in either singles or doubles) during his career. The right-hander r ...

(born 1968), Belgian tennis player *

Xavier Delisle Xavier Delisle (born May 24, 1977) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. Biography Delisle was born in Quebec City, Quebec. As a youth, he played in the 1990 and 1991 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournaments with a minor ice ...

(born 1977), Canadian ice hockey player *

Xavier Dirceu Dirceu Francisco Xavier (born December 18, 1977 in Cabo Frio), nicknamed Xavier Dirceu or just Xavier, and sometimes misspelled Xavier Dirção, is a Brazilian football Football is a family of team sports that involve, to varying degrees, k ...

(born 1977), Brazilian association football player *

Xavier Doherty Xavier John Doherty (born 22 November 1982) is a former Australian international cricketer who played Australian domestic cricket with Tasmania and internationally for Australia. He is a left-handed batsman and a slow left arm orthodox bowle ...

(born 1982), Australian cricketer * Xavier Dorfman (born 1973), French Olympic rower *

Xavier Downwind Chief Xavier Downwind a.k.a. Red Fang (December 24, 1893 – July 26, 1968) was a professional football player who played in the National Football League during the 1922 and 1923 seasons. He played college football at the Carlisle Indian School, ...

(1893–1968), American NFL player * Xavier Edwards (born 1999), American baseball player *

Xavier Ellis Xavier John Ellis (born 28 February 1988) is a media personality and former professional Australian rules football player who played with the Hawthorn Football Club and West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League. Over 125 senior matc ...

(born 1988), Australian rules football player *

Xavier Eluère Albert Xavier Eluère (8 September 1897 – 5 February 1967) was a French heavyweight professional boxer. He competed in the 1920s and was born in Issé. Eluère won a bronze medal in the 1920 Summer Olympics, losing against Danish boxer ...

(1897–1967), French Olympic boxer *

Xavier Escudé Xavier Escudé Torrente (born 17 May 1966 in Terrassa, Catalonia) is a former field hockey player from Spain, who won the silver medal with the men's national team at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. He also participated in the 1 ...

(born 1966), Spanish Olympic field hockey player * Xavier Florencio (born 1979), Spanish road bicycle racer * Xavier Fulton (born 1986), American NFL player * Xavier Henry (born 1991), American NBA player *

Xavier Hernández Creus Xavier Hernández Creus (born 25 January 1980), commonly known as Xavi Hernández (;) or simply Xavi, is a Spanish professional Manager (association football), football manager and former Football player, player who most recently managed La ...

or Xavi (born 1980), Spanish association football manager and former player * Xavier Hutchinson (born 2000), American football player * Xavier Jones (born 1997), American football player *

Xavier Kelly Xavier Kelly (born October 2, 1997) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Arkansas. Professional career Baltimore Ravens Kelly went undrafted in the 2021 NFL Draft. On May 1, 2021, he sign ...

(born 1997), American football player *

Xavier Maassen Xavier Maassen (born 22 June 1980 in Heerlen) is a Dutch racing driver who previously competed in the FIA GT1 World Championship for Mad-Croc Racing. Recently, he has participated in the Blancpain Endurance Series for Prospeed Competition. He liv ...

(born 1980), Dutch racing driver * Xavier McDaniel (born 1963), American basketball player * Xavier McKinney (born 1999), American football player * Xavier Malisse (born 1980), Belgian tennis player *

Xavier Margairaz Xavier Margairaz (born 7 January 1984) is a Swiss former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Club career Margairaz was born in Rances. After beginning professionally with FC Lausanne-Sport and Neuchâtel Xamax, he was part of the ...

(born 1984), Swiss association football player *

Xavier Munford Xavier Tyler Jerome Munford (born June 1, 1992) is an American professional basketball player for Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Basketball Premier League and the Eurocup. He played two seasons of college basketball for the Rhode Island Rams. ...

(born 1992), American basketball player * Xavier Nady (born 1978), American former baseball player *

Xavier Ouellet Xavier Ouellet (born July 29, 1993) is a French-born Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who is currently playing for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League (AHL) while under contract to the Pittsburgh Penguins of th ...

(born 1993), French-Canadian ice hockey player *

Xavier Proctor Xavier Proctor (born November 1, 1990) is a former American football offensive tackle. He played college football at North Carolina Central University and attended Mount Hebron High School in Ellicott City, Maryland. He has also been a member of ...

(born 1990), American football player * Xavier Rhodes (born 1990), American football player *

Xavier Rush Xavier Joseph Rush (born 13 July 1977, in Auckland) is a former New Zealand rugby union footballer. He is a former All Black and played professional rugby in Wales for Cardiff Blues where he is the former captain. Career Rush played domestic rug ...

(born 1977), New Zealand rugby player * Xavier Silas (born 1988), American basketball player *

Xavier Quentin Shay Simons Xavier Quentin Shay Simons (born 21 April 2003) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a midfielder or an attacking midfielder for Eredivisie club PSV and the Netherlands national team. Early life Born in Amsterdam, Simons is the so ...

or Xavi Simons (born 2003), Dutch association football player * Xavier Thomas (born 1999), American football player * Xavier Tillman Sr. (born 1999), American basketball player * Xavier Woods (American football) (born 1995), American football player *

Xavier Worthy Xavier Glenn Worthy (born April 27, 2003) is an American football wide receiver for the Texas Longhorns. High school career Worthy attended Central East High School in Fresno, California. He was selected to play in the 2021 All-American Bowl, ...

(born 2003), American football player

Other

* Xavier, Duke of Aquitaine (1753–1754) * Xabier Arzalluz (1932–2019), Basque nationalist politician * Xavier Bichat (1771–1802), French anatomist and pathologist * Xavier Briggs (born 1968), American sociologist * Xavier Chamorro Cardenal (1932–2008), Nicaraguan journalist *

Xavier Ehrenbert Fridelli Xavier Ehrenbert Fridelli (11 March 1673 – 4 June 1743) was an Austrian Jesuit missionary and cartographer in China. Life Born at Linz, Austria, Fridelli entered the Society of Jesus in 1688 and in 1705 arrived in China. Fridelli was an impo ...

(1673–1743), Austrian Jesuit missionary *

Xavier Fernique Xavier Fernique (3 May 1934 – 15 March 2020) was a mathematician, noted mostly for his contributions to the theory of stochastic processes. Fernique's theorem, a result on the integrability of Gaussian measures, is named after him. External ...

(1934–2020), French mathematician * Xavier Mertz (1882–1913), Swiss explorer * Xavier Roberts (born 1955), American inventor and manufacturer of Cabbage Patch Kids * Xavier Rolet (born 1959), French businessman and chief executive officer of the London Stock Exchange * Francis Xavier Seelos (1819–1867), German Roman Catholic missionary * Xavier Zubiri (1898–1983), Spanish philosopher

Fictional characters

*Brigadier General Frank Xavier Hummel, antagonist of the film '' The Rock''. * Xavier Austin, a character in the Australian soap opera ''Home and Away'' *Xavier Bird, a character in Joseph Boyden's novel '' Three Day Road'' *

Xavier Desmond This is a list of characters from the ''Wild Cards'' book series. Astronomer The Astronomer is a character from the ''Wild Cards'' series of books. He first appeared in the short story "Pennies from Hell" by Lewis Shiner in '' Wild Cards II: Ac ...

, a character in the George R. R. Martin book series ''Wild Cards'' *Xavier Dolls, a character in the supernatural Western TV series '' Wynonna Earp'' *Xavier, the main character of the animated series '' Xavier: Renegade Angel'' *Xavier March, protagonist of Robert Harris' novel '' Fatherland'' *Xavier Quinn, protagonist of the film '' The Mighty Quinn'' *Xavier Harkonnen, a character in the fictional ''

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'' universe *Xavier Hutchinson, of the reality TV series ''Earth'' which premiered on the

Seven Network The Seven Network (commonly known as Channel Seven or simply Seven) is a major Australian commercial free-to-air television network. It is owned by Seven West Media Limited, and is one of five main free-to-air television networks in Australi ...

in 1986 *Xavier Benedict, a character in Julia Golding's ''Finding Sky'' book trilogy *

Xavier Chavez The ''Saw'' series of horror films features a large cast of characters created primarily by directors and screenwriters James Wan, Leigh Whannell, Darren Lynn Bousman, Patrick Melton, and Marcus Dunstan. The films focus primarily on the c ...

, a character in the film ''Saw II'' *Xavier Riddle, the main character in the PBS Kids animated series '' Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum'' *Xavier Thorpe, a character in the Netflix series '' Wednesday''

References

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