Pilar vs Savanah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pilar

Girl #3,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, column"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Catalan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,452
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pili, Piliche

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Savanah

Girl #3,387 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"treeless plain, grassy flatlands"

Origin: Taino/Spanish

Cultural Roots

American English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,387
Total SSA Count
46
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Vanna, Van

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Pilar Rank #3,452
Savanah Rank #3,387

Savanah is more popular, ranked #3387 vs #3452 for Pilar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pilar ___

  • Pilar Elena
  • Pilar Sofia
  • Pilar Carmen
  • Pilar Lucia
  • Pilar Isabel
  • Pilar Cristina

Savanah ___

  • Savanah Rose
  • Savanah Grace
  • Savanah Marie
  • Savanah Jean
  • Savanah Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pilar

Diego Consuelo Lola Ramon Esperanza

If you choose Savanah

Georgia Carolina Austin Dallas Sienna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pilar or Savanah more popular?

Savanah is more popular, ranked #3387 compared to Pilar at #3452 in the United States.

What do Pilar and Savanah mean?

Pilar means "pillar, column" (Spanish origin). Savanah means "treeless plain, grassy flatlands" (Taino/Spanish origin).

Are Pilar and Savanah boy or girl names?

Pilar is primarily a girl name. Savanah is primarily a girl name.

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