Old man or Sabbath
Derived from the Aramaic word 'sava', meaning old man or grandfather. It is also closely associated with the Sabbath, the day of rest, through its Greek and Hebrew roots. In Greek culture, it is a traditional name often given to boys born on a Saturday or in honor of Saint Sabbas the Sanctified.
Less common today
Savvas isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,808 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
5th-century monk and founder of several monasteries in Palestine
Greek former professional footballer and manager
Greek professional football manager and former player
