Mauricio vs Salvador

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mauricio

Boy #632 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#632
Total SSA Count
442
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mauri, Mau, Ricio

Playground Safety Score

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Salvador

Boy #721 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"savior, one who saves"

Origin: Latin salvator

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#721
Total SSA Count
364
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sal, Salva, Vado

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Mauricio Rank #632
Salvador Rank #721

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 vs #721 for Salvador.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Mauricio ___

  • Mauricio Antonio
  • Mauricio Jose
  • Mauricio Alejandro
  • Mauricio Gabriel
  • Mauricio Rafael

Salvador ___

  • Salvador Antonio
  • Salvador Miguel
  • Salvador Ernesto
  • Salvador Roberto
  • Salvador Alejandro
  • Salvador Luis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Mauricio

Valentina Sebastian Isabella Rodrigo Camila

If you choose Salvador

Diego Frida Pablo Remedios Lupe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mauricio or Salvador more popular?

Mauricio is more popular, ranked #632 compared to Salvador at #721 in the United States.

What do Mauricio and Salvador mean?

Mauricio means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Salvador means "savior, one who saves" (Latin salvator origin).

Are Mauricio and Salvador boy or girl names?

Mauricio is primarily a boy name. Salvador is primarily a boy name.

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