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Servando

♂ Boy

Pronounced sehr-VAHN-doh /sɛrˈvɑn.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish form of Servandus — from Latin servare, 'to keep, to observe, to guard, to preserve'Medium

In 30 seconds: To keep; to preserve: Servando is the Spanish Servandus — 'to observe, to preserve'. Classic, warm, and lyrical (said 'sehr-VAHN-doh').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningThe Spanish form of Servandus — from Latin servare, 'to keep, to observe, to guard, to preserve'
U.S. rank (2024)#6110 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,186

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719182024

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

Servando is the Spanish form of Servandus — from Latin servare, 'to keep, to observe, to guard, to preserve' (one who keeps faith). Borne by St Servandus, an early Iberian martyr. A classic, lyrical Spanish name (said 'sehr-VAHN-doh'; nickname Servi).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, to-keep-and-preserve at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Servando comes from Latin servare, 'to keep, to observe, to guard, to preserve' — borne by St Servandus, an early martyr — a classic, lyrical Spanish name (said 'sehr-VAHN-doh').
Overall data confidence 65%
References — Servando — root etymology

Variations

ServandusServan

Nicknames

Servi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Servando mean?

Servando is the Spanish Servandus — Latin 'to keep, to observe, to preserve'.

How do you pronounce Servando?

It's said sehr-VAHN-doh /sɛrˈvɑn.doʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Servando a boy or girl name?

Servando is a boy's name.

How popular is Servando?

Servando is a rare name in the U.S.

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