Savior
Savior is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
One who saves, delivers, or rescues.
Origin and history
Savior is a vocabulary-derived English name originating from the Old French 'salveur' and the Latin 'salvator'. Meaning 'one who saves or delivers', it carries strong spiritual and protective undertones. It has seen a notable increase in adoption in the United States in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
753 babies in the United States have been named Savior since 1880. It ranks #3923 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1550.
States where it is most popular
- TX (26.8 %)
- NY (25.4 %)
- OH (15.2 %)
- CA (12.3 %)
- NC (7.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 14 |
| 2000-2010 | 124 |
| 2010-2019 | 237 |
| 2020-2029 | 378 |
Fun facts
- Savior belongs to a rising movement of contemporary modern virtue names alongside Messiah, Saint, and Legend.
- The name derives ultimately from the Late Latin verb 'salvare', meaning 'to save' or 'to make safe'.