One who saves or delivers from harm
Derived from the English word for a person who rescues others, often used in a religious context to refer to a deity or messiah. It stems from the Latin 'salvare', meaning to make safe or secure. As a given name, it is a bold, modern choice that conveys a sense of protection and divine purpose.
Less common today
Savior isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,775 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).