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Savio

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Pronounced SAH-vee-oh /ˈsɑ.vi.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: From Italian savio, 'wise; learned; sensible' (from Latin sapidus, 'wise; having taste')Low

In 30 seconds: Wise; learned: Savio is Italian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-vee-oh').

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Origin LowItalian, Latin

MeaningFrom Italian savio, 'wise; learned; sensible' (from Latin sapidus, 'wise; having taste')

U.S. rank (2025)#6740 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 244

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

Savio comes from Italian savio, 'wise; learned; sensible' (from Latin sapidus, 'wise; having taste'; borne by St. Dominic Savio, a teenage saint). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SAH-vee-oh').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Goan families. Rare, wise-and-learned at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Savio means 'wise; learned; sensible' in Italian (from Latin sapidus) — borne by St. Dominic Savio — lyrical and classic (said 'SAH-vee-oh').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Savio — Italian etymology

Variations

SavinoSavioh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savio mean?

Savio is Italian for 'wise; learned; sensible' (from Latin sapidus).

How do you pronounce Savio?

It's said SAH-vee-oh /ˈsɑ.vi.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Savio a boy or girl name?

Savio is a boy's name.

How popular is Savio?

Savio is a rare name in the U.S.