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Salvator

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Salvator

Pronounced SAL-vuh-tor /ˈsæl.və.tɔr/Medium

Meaning: Salvator is the Latin word salvator, 'savior', and stands as a variant of the Italian Salvatore, a devotional name honoring Christ as the Savior.High

In 30 seconds: Salvator is a Latin form of Salvatore meaning 'savior', a devotional boy's name from Italian-American families (said 'SAL-vuh-tor').
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Origin HighLatin, Italian
MeaningSalvator is the Latin word salvator, 'savior', and stands as a variant of the Italian Salvatore, a devotional name honoring Christ as the Savior.
U.S. rank (2009)#9709 ↗ Rising
2009 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 920
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919102009

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

Salvator is Latin for 'savior', and served as a variant of the Italian Salvatore — a name given in Catholic families in honor of Christ the Savior. It came to American records mainly through Italian immigrants.

It was always a minority spelling beside Salvatore, appearing thinly across the twentieth century with a small later crest. It reads as a heritage and faith name, closely tied to its Italian parent.

Did you know? Salvator is the plain Latin word for 'savior' and a religious name honoring Christ; in the U.S. it stayed a small Italian-heritage alternative to the more common Salvatore.
Overall data confidence 80%
References — Salvator — Latin salvator 'savior'; variant of Salvatore

Variations

SalvatoreSalvador

Nicknames

SalTore

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If you like Salvator…

Salvatore— the standard Italian form of this exact name
Salvador— the Spanish 'savior' name with the same meaning
Gaetano— a like Italian-heritage boy's name of the same era
Carmelo— another Italian devotional boy's name given by Catholic families

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Salvator mean?

Salvator is Latin for 'savior' and a variant of the Italian Salvatore, honoring Christ the Savior.

How do you pronounce Salvator?

It's said SAL-vuh-tor /ˈsæl.və.tɔr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Salvator a boy or girl name?

Salvator is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Salvator?

Salvator has always been rare, a small Italian-heritage variant of the more common Salvatore.

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