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Savior

♀ Girl

Pronounced SAYV-yur /ˈseɪv.jər/High

Meaning: Savior is an English word name, from Latin salvator, 'one who saves' — a title of Christ in Christian tradition, which we note respectfully. As a given name it is very rare and used more often for boys; we flag the lean honestly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A bold word name: Savior means 'one who saves' (said 'SAYV-yur'). It is usually given to boys — we note the lean.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningSavior is an English word name, from Latin salvator, 'one who saves' — a title of Christ in Christian tradition, which we note respectfully. As a given name it is very rare and used more often for boys; we flag the lean honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13193 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420212024

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

Savior is an English word turned given name, from Latin salvator, 'one who saves.' In Christian tradition it is a title of Christ, which we note respectfully; the Spanish equivalent, Salvador, has long been an ordinary first name, while the English word is a much newer and rarer choice. In U.S. use Savior leans toward boys, and we flag that here (said 'SAYV-yur').

For girls it is extremely rare in the U.S. Rare, bold, and devotional.

Did you know? Savior belongs to the small, striking family of English word names with religious weight — alongside Messiah and Trinity — and it is used more often for boys, which we note.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Savior — English word name; Latin salvator; boy-lean; Christian title

Variations

SaviourSalvadorSavior

Nicknames

SaviSavVior

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If you like Savior…

Trinity— a like Christian word name
Messiah— a similar devotional pick
Salvador— the Spanish name of the same meaning
Genesis— another scriptural word name in modern use

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Savior mean?

Savior is the English word for 'one who saves,' from Latin salvator — a title of Christ in Christian tradition.

How do you pronounce Savior?

It's said SAYV-yur /ˈseɪv.jər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Savior a boy or girl name?

Savior is used here for a girl, but it is given more often to boys, which we note.

How popular is Savior?

Savior is extremely rare for girls in the U.S.

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