Gillian vs Xavia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gillian

Girl #3,126 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,126
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gill, Gilly, Jill

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Xavia

Girl #3,141 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"new house, new home"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Basque

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,141
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xavi, Zavi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gillian Rank #3,126
Xavia Rank #3,141

Gillian is more popular, ranked #3126 vs #3141 for Xavia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gillian ___

  • Gillian Rose
  • Gillian Anne
  • Gillian Claire
  • Gillian Marie
  • Gillian Hope
  • Gillian Grace

Xavia ___

  • Xavia Rose
  • Xavia Grace
  • Xavia Mae
  • Xavia Jade
  • Xavia Elise
  • Xavia Luna

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gillian

Alison Sheila Colin Duncan Fiona

If you choose Xavia

Xavier Zia Zara Orion Xander

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gillian or Xavia more popular?

Gillian is more popular, ranked #3126 compared to Xavia at #3141 in the United States.

What do Gillian and Xavia mean?

Gillian means "youthful" (Latin origin). Xavia means "new house, new home" (Basque origin).

Are Gillian and Xavia boy or girl names?

Gillian is primarily a girl name. Xavia is primarily a girl name.

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