Savior or deliverer
Derived from the Greek word 'soter', meaning savior. It was historically used as a title for deities and later adopted by early Christians to refer to Jesus Christ. The name gained some usage in Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures due to Saint Soter, a second-century pope.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Sotero in 2025.
The Bishop of Rome from c. 167 to 174 AD
Puerto Rican journalist and advocate for independence
Filipino politician and former Senator
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
