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Sabre

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Pronounced SAY-ber /ˈseɪ.bər/Medium

Meaning: From the English word sabre (a curved cavalry sword), via French sabre from a Germanic/Hungarian root; also a Saber echo. A bold word-name, state plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Sabre names the curved sword (said 'SAY-ber'). Sharp and modern.
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Origin LowEnglish, French
MeaningFrom the English word sabre (a curved cavalry sword), via French sabre from a Germanic/Hungarian root; also a Saber echo. A bold word-name, state plainly.
U.S. rank (2023)#14848 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 514

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419602023

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

Sabre takes its name from the curved sword (English/French sabre), and also echoes Saber. It reads bold and modern as a word-name, its route stated plainly — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAY-ber').

In the U.S. it appears rarely. Rare, bold, and sharp.

Did you know? Sabre comes from the English word for a curved cavalry sword (French sabre), and echoes Saber — a bold, sharp word-name, state plainly (said 'SAY-ber').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Sabre — English/French 'sabre' (curved sword); word-name

Variations

SaberSabraSabreena

Nicknames

SabbyBree

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sabre mean?

Sabre is the English word for a curved cavalry sword (French sabre); it also echoes Saber.

How do you pronounce Sabre?

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

Is Sabre a boy or girl name?

Sabre is a girl's name here; it reads unisex as a word-name.

How popular is Sabre?

Sabre is rare in the U.S.

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