Boy name · Spanish

Salvador

“Saviour”

Meaning
Saviour
Origin
Spanish
Gender
Boy
Syllables
3
Popularity
Rare in the US
Style
Religious
Used in
Spanish

Nicknames for Salvador

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

Spanish
Chava, Salva

What people expect from a Salvador

Salvador is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm. Being rare in the US, it stands out, and will be spelt back to you a few times.

The meaning is about a blessing and kindness. A name can't give a child a blessing, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: a kind heart, a calm peacemaker, faithful and blessed.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Salvador: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

97/100

Great choice

Salvador · nickname: Sal

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 3 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeRare in the US: memorable, and it will be spelt out a lot.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Saviour".
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Questions about Salvador

What does the name Salvador mean?

Salvador is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "Saviour".

Is Salvador a boy or girl name?

Salvador is usually a boy's name.

How popular is the name Salvador?

Salvador is rare in the US. It is used in Spanish.

What are nicknames for Salvador?

Common nicknames for Salvador are Chava and Salva.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer