Xavier in Chinese
Xavier in Chinese is 泽维尔 (Zé Wéi Ěr).
- Origin
- Basque
- Meaning
- new house
The name traces back to Basque sources, where it is usually explained as "new house". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1886 and peaked in 2007. Names sharing the same root meaning include Javier.
3 ways to write Xavier
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
泽维尔
Zé Wéi Ěr
The standard transliteration of Xavier: 泽 (zé, "pool; grace, favor"), 维 (wéi, "to maintain, preserve"), 尔 (ěr, "you (classical); phonetic 'r/l'"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 2-syllable English name is spread over 3 characters: 泽 zé + 维 wéi + 尔 ěr. The tone contour is 2-2-3 (rising, rising, dipping).
Character breakdown
24 strokes total (simplified)- 泽
zé
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
pool; grace, favor
- 维
wéi
Tone 2 · 11 strokes (simplified)
to maintain, preserve
- 尔
ěr
Tone 3 · 5 strokes (simplified)
you (classical); phonetic 'r/l'
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
青云
Qīng Yún
Inspired by "new house": 青 (qīng, "green, blue; youthful") + 云 (yún, "cloud"), expressing youth and new life.
Why these characters?
Because Xavier is linked to "new", the name leads with 青 (green, blue; youthful); 云 (cloud) gives it a natural given-name finish.
Character breakdown
12 strokes total (simplified)- 青
qīng
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
green, blue; youthful
- 云
yún
Tone 2 · 4 strokes (simplified)
cloud
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
泽新
Zé Xīn
泽 (zé, "pool; grace, favor") + 新 (xīn, "new, fresh"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 泽 (zé), the same opening character as the transliteration 泽维尔, for the "xa" sound, and replaces the rest with 新 ("new, fresh") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 泽
zé
Tone 2 · 8 strokes (simplified)
pool; grace, favor
- 新
xīn
Tone 1 · 13 strokes (simplified)
new, fresh
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Recent US usage of Xavier
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Xavier ranked 100 among names recorded for boys, with 21,282 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 130,244 boys named Xavier since 1886, with the high point in 2007 (6,556 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #186 to #89 among boys.
- Peak year
- 2007
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1886
- Total since 1880
- 130,244
More About Xavier in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Xavier offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Xavier, you'll find options that work for you.
Names with the same root meaning include Javier in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for boys, you might also be interested in Javier in Chinese, Joel in Chinese, and Dominic in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include George in Chinese, Cole in Chinese, Corey in Chinese, and Levi in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Xavier, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Xavier to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
How is Xavier translated into Chinese?
泽维尔 (Zé Wéi Ěr), or 澤維爾 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 泽维尔 have?
24 strokes in simplified form and 44 in traditional; per character: 泽 8, 维 11, 尔 5.
How popular is the name Xavier?
US Social Security records show 130,244 boys named Xavier since 1886, with the high point in 2007 (6,556 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #186 to #89 among boys.