Salvador
Salvador is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Saviour”, pronounced sal-vah-DOR. It ranked #756 in the United States in 2025, given to 341 babies, and peaked at #289 in 1990. Common nicknames: Salva, Chava, Sal.
How popular is Salvador in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Salvador mean, and where does it come from?
Salvador is the Spanish and Portuguese word for saviour, from the Latin salvator, and it is given in honour of Christ — the equivalent of the Italian Salvatore. A Central American republic, a Brazilian city and a Bahian state all carry it. American records hold the name since 1888 and it entered the top thousand in 1900, peaking in 1990. Its most famous bearer bent the clocks: Salvador Dalí, who made surrealism a household word and his moustache a trademark.
How is Salvador used around the world?
Salvador is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
Female FormSalvadora
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Salvador?
Famous People Named Salvador
- Salvador Dalí — Spanish surrealist painter
- Salvador Allende — President of Chile
- Salvador Luria — Italian-American microbiologist and Nobel laureate
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Salvador mean?
Salvador is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Saviour." Salvador is the Spanish and Portuguese word for saviour, from the Latin salvator, and it is given in honour of Christ — the equivalent of the Italian Salvatore. A Central American republic, a Brazilian city and a Bahian state all carry it.
How do you pronounce Salvador?
Salvador is pronounced sal-vah-DOR. Common variations include Salvatore, Salvadore, Sauveur.
Is Salvador a boy name?
Yes, Salvador is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Salva, Chava, Sal.