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Salvatore
BoyItalian, Latin· “savior”
- Meaning
- savior
- Origin
- Italian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- sal-vuh-TOR-ay
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #945
- US babies 2025
- 249
- Best rank
- #148 (1914)
- Peak year
- 1927
Meaning and origin of Salvatore
Salvatore is an Italian and Latin name that means “savior”.
Salvatore is an Italian name meaning savior, from the Latin salvator. It was traditionally given in honor of Jesus as the Savior, and it has been especially popular in southern Italy and Sicily. Italian emigrants brought the name to the United States, where it became familiar in Italian American communities. Famous bearers include the artist Salvador Dalí, whose name is the Spanish equivalent, and the shoe designer Salvatore Ferragamo. Salvatore feels warm, traditional and full of heritage. Sal and Toto are classic nicknames.
Popularity over time
Salvatore first appears in US Social Security records in 1888. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 133 different years, starting in 1889. Its best national rank was #148 in 1914, and the most babies received it in 1927, when 1,058 were named Salvatore. In 2025, 249 babies were named Salvatore, and it ranked #945 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #156 in 1920, #263 in 1950, #427 in 1980, #582 in 2000, #898 in 2010, and #945 in 2025. Of the 57,364 US boys named Salvatore since records began, 17% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1930s come next, with 6,482 babies. Since 2010, 3,862 more have been named Salvatore.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Earnest, Eldon, Loyd, Junior, and Laverne.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Salvatore ranked highest in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #234 | 15 |
| New Jersey | #262 | 36 |
| New York | #291 | 65 |
| Pennsylvania | #519 | 19 |
| Massachusetts | #550 | 9 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Salvatore is usually pronounced sal-vuh-TOR-ay, with four syllables. It has nine letters, starts with S and ends in “-re”.
Middle names for Salvatore
A few middle names that flow with Salvatore: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Salvatore
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Salvatore mean?
Salvatore is an Italian and Latin name that means “savior”.
What is the origin of the name Salvatore?
Salvatore has Italian and Latin roots. Salvatore is an Italian name meaning savior, from the Latin salvator.
Is Salvatore a popular name?
Yes. Salvatore ranked #945 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Salvatore a boy or girl name?
Salvatore is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Salvatore?
Salvatore is usually pronounced sal-vuh-TOR-ay. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings