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Xavier comes from the Basque place name "Etcheberria," which means "the new house." Though traditionally a Roman Catholic name, Xavier has grown to be one of the top 100 boys names in the U.S.

St Francis Xavier was the founder of the Jesuit order. Other famous bearers include artist Xavier Martinez, Antarctic explorer Xavier Mertz and tennis player Xavier Malisse. In comics, the leader of the X-Men is Charles Xavier.