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Savar

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-var /ˈsɑ.vɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian savar/sawar, 'a rider; a horseman/cavalier'; also read as a modern Sanskrit-style coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A rider; a horseman: Savar is Persian. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-var'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowPersian
MeaningFrom the Persian savar/sawar, 'a rider; a horseman/cavalier'; also read as a modern Sanskrit-style coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#9689 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420142024

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

Savar comes from the Persian savar/sawar, 'a rider; a horseman/cavalier'; also read as a modern Sanskrit-style coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SAH-var').

In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Indian families. Rare, a-rider at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Savar is Persian for 'a rider; a horseman/cavalier' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SAH-var').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Savar — Persian; routes layered

Variations

SawarSavaar

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savar mean?

Savar is Persian for 'a rider; a horseman/cavalier'; also read as a modern coinage. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Savar?

It's said SAH-var /ˈsɑ.vɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Savar a boy or girl name?

Savar is a boy's name.

How popular is Savar?

Savar is a very rare name in the U.S.

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