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Savion

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAY-vee-uhn /ˈseɪ.vi.ən/Medium

Meaning: The new houseMedium

In 30 seconds: Savion is a Hebrew-rooted name meaning 'the new house.' It is closely tied to one famous bearer, tap dancer Savion Glover.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe new house
U.S. rank (2025)#1724 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births95 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,985

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219892025

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

The name is given a Hebrew origin with the meaning 'the new house.' It is a fairly modern given name and gained real visibility through Savion Glover, the American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer.

With its smooth three-syllable flow, Savion has an upbeat, contemporary sound. Glover's prominence has done much to associate the name with rhythm and performance.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Savion is 'the new house', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Savion — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Savion Glover (1973–present)
    American tap dancer, actor, and choreographer.

If you like Savion…

Davian— shares Savion's modern -ian ending and easy three-beat rhythm
Javon— echoes Savion's sound and contemporary American feel
Davion— a closely matched modern name differing from Savion by one letter
Avion— rhymes with Savion and shares its smooth -vion sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savion mean?

Savion is usually explained as meaning 'the new house' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Savion?

It's commonly said SAY-vee-uhn /ˈseɪ.vjn/.

Is Savion a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Savion is used as a boy name.

How popular is Savion?

In 2024, Savion ranked #1799 in the U.S. for boys, with 91 births recorded.

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