Saber

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Pronounced SAY-bur /ˈseɪ.bər/High

Meaning: The English word saber (sabre), a curved cavalry sword, from French sabre and ultimately a Hungarian root. Used directly as a name it is sharp and modern; it is also widely known as the class name of a central character in the Fate/stay night series, which we note honestly. Separately, Sabir is an Arabic name meaning 'patient' — a different route.Low

In 30 seconds: A sharp word name: Saber is the curved sword (said 'SAY-bur') — and, to many, the character in Fate/stay night. Bold and modern.

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MeaningThe English word saber (sabre), a curved cavalry sword, from French sabre and ultimately a Hungarian root. Used directly as a name it is sharp and modern; it is also widely known as the class name of a central character in the Fate/stay night series, which we note honestly. Separately, Sabir is an Arabic name meaning 'patient' — a different route.

U.S. rank (2024)#14904 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 73

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saber is the English word for a curved sword, borrowed through French sabre. As a given name it is modern, chosen for its edge and sound; for many it is inseparable from the character Saber in the Fate/stay night series, which we note honestly. The similar-looking Arabic name Sabir, 'patient,' is a separate route, which we also note (said 'SAY-bur').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, sharp, and modern.

Did you know? Saber is the curved cavalry sword — and, for a great many people, the name of a central character in Fate/stay night, which we note honestly (said 'SAY-bur').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Saber — English word for a curved sword; Fate/stay night character; Arabic Sabir a separate route

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saber mean?

Saber is the English word for a curved sword. It is also widely known as a character in Fate/stay night, which we note honestly.

How do you pronounce Saber?

It's said SAY-bur /ˈseɪ.bər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saber a boy or girl name?

Saber is used for both, and appears here as a girl's name.

How popular is Saber?

Saber is a rare name in the U.S.