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John vs Xavier

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Xavier Rank #102

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #102 for Xavier.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Xavier more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Xavier at #102 in the United States.

What do John and Xavier mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Xavier means "savior" (Spanish origin).

Are John and Xavier boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Xavier is primarily a boy name.

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