Salvador

Meaning of Salvador

Salvador means "savior." It refers to someone who rescues or delivers others from harm.

Salvador has Spanish, Portuguese roots — browse every Spanish, Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Salvador

Salvador has cooled off, slipping to #756 in 2025, down from a peak of #328 in 2001.

Notable people named Salvador

• Salvador Dalí
  Surrealist painter and artist
• Salvador Allende
  Former President of Chile
• Salvador Sobral
  Portuguese singer and winner
• Salvador Nasralla
  Honduran sports journalist
• Salvador Novo
  Mexican writer and poet

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Questions about the name Salvador

What does the name Salvador mean?

Salvador means salvador means "savior." it refers to someone who rescues or delivers others from harm, and it comes from Spanish, Portuguese origins.

Is Salvador a boy's or a girl's name?

Salvador is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Salvador?

In 2025, Salvador ranked #756 for boys, down from #720 the year before.

When was Salvador most popular?

Salvador peaked at #328 in 2001.