Salvador
Salvador: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsælvədɔː/ · /ˈsælvədɔɹ/
Meaning and origin of Salvador
Root meaning: “savior”
- A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese.
Etymology
From Spanish and Portuguese Salvador, chiefly various placenames honoring Jesus Christ, from Spanish and Portuguese salvador (“savior”), from Latin salvator, from salvāre (“to save”) + -tor (forming agent nouns). In Spanish placenames, frequently a clipping of Spanish San Salvador (“Holy Savior”). Doublet of savior, Salvator, and Salvatore.
How popular is Salvador?
Since 1880, 183 girls and 49,605 boys in the U.S. have been named Salvador (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3990 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #289 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #756 for boys, with 341 babies given the name.
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Salvador FAQ
What does the name Salvador mean?
Salvador traces back to a root meaning "savior". A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese. From Spanish and Portuguese Salvador, chiefly various placenames honoring Jesus Christ, from Spanish and Portuguese salvador (“savior”), from Latin salvator, from salvāre (“to save”) + -tor (forming agent nouns). In Spanish placenames, frequently a clipping of Spanish San Salvador (“Holy Savior”). Doublet of savior, Salvator, and Salvatore.
What is the origin of the name Salvador?
Salvador is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Salvador?
Since 1880, 183 girls and 49,605 boys in the U.S. have been named Salvador (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3990 in 1930. Its highest rank for boys was #289 in 1990. In 2025 it ranked #756 for boys, with 341 babies given the name.
Is Salvador a boy or girl name?
Salvador is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 183 girls and 49,605 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.