Rising since 2018, #7,679 for boys today.
Popularity of Savier since 1983
Babies named Savier per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 19 |
| 1990s | 39 |
| 2000s | 95 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Savier is a modern spelling variant that first appeared in U.S. records in 1983. It peaked in popularity in 2006, though it remains rare: in 2025, it ranked 7,679th, with approximately 1 in 170,808 baby boys receiving the name. The trajectory shows it has been rising in use since 2018. As a contemporary respelling of Xavier, Savier fits a trend of distinctive, phonetically intuitive names that offer a fresh take on a classic. Its pattern aligns with modern naming preferences for unique yet recognizable choices.
Savier appears to be a modern respelling or variant of Xavier or Javier, names derived from the Basque place name Etxaberri meaning 'new house' or 'castle'. Xavier gained popularity through Saint Francis Xavier, a 16th-century missionary. Savier likely emerged in the late 20th century as a distinctive spelling, first recorded in the United States in 1983.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sav, Savi
Sibling names for Savier
Names that share Savier's style, for a brother or sister.
