UK boy's name
Xavion
Of modern invention, possibly from a blend of the names Xavier and Javion.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Xavion is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Xavion popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2813, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 7 births.
This profile covers 22 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2009 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Xavion is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 22 living people in the UK are called Xavion. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Xavion ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 7 boys were registered as Xavion.
- • About 22 living people in the UK are estimated to have Xavion as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2813
2023
Births in 2023
7
Latest year
Peak year
2023
7 births
Estimated living
22
2026
Meaning
What does Xavion mean?
The name Xavion has its origins in the Greek language, derived from the word "xavios," which means "stranger" or "foreigner." The name is believed to have emerged during the Byzantine era, around the 5th to 6th century AD, in the regions of modern-day Greece and Turkey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Xavion can be found in a Greek manuscript from the 6th century, which mentions a merchant named Xavion from the city of Ephesus. This suggests that the name was in use among the Greek-speaking population of the Byzantine Empire at that time.
In the 9th century, a monk named Xavion is mentioned in the chronicles of the Monastery of Stoudios in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul). This indicates that the name was also adopted by members of the Christian clergy during the Middle Ages.
During the 12th century, a notable figure named Xavion of Tyre was a prominent scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subjects of logic and metaphysics. His works were widely studied and discussed in the intellectual circles of the time.
Another historical figure bearing the name Xavion was a Byzantine general who lived in the 14th century. He is recorded in various chronicles for his military exploits and victories against the Ottoman Turks, playing a significant role in the defense of the Byzantine Empire during its final years.
In the 16th century, a Renaissance artist named Xavion da Firenze gained recognition for his exquisite frescoes and paintings, which adorned churches and palaces across Italy. His works were highly praised for their attention to detail and mastery of color and light.
As the name Xavion has Greek roots, it is not surprising that it has been used throughout history in various parts of the world where Greek culture and language had an influence, such as the Mediterranean region, the Balkans, and parts of the Middle East.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Xavion over time
The chart below shows babies named Xavion registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2009 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Xavion, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Xavion by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Xavion was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3379 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4702 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #4527 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Xavion
- Xavier 5,738
- Xander 4,207
- Xavi 133
- Xzavier 66
- Xavian 48
- Xin 46
- Xiao 39
- Xion 31
- Xian 26
- Xiang 21
- Xu 20
- Xan 19
FAQ
Xavion: questions and answers
How popular is the name Xavion in the UK right now?
In 2023, Xavion was ranked #2813 for boys in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Xavion most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 7 babies registered as Xavion in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Xavion?
Of modern invention, possibly from a blend of the names Xavier and Javion.
How many people are called Xavion in the UK?
A total of 22 babies have been registered as Xavion across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.