Sable vs Savana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sable

Girl #4,941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"black, dark-colored"

Origin: French heraldry

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,941
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sabi, Sab

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Savana

Girl #4,934 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"open grassland, treeless plain"

Origin: Taino via Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Spanish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,934
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sav, Van, Vana

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Popularity Comparison

Sable Rank #4,941
Savana Rank #4,934

Savana is more popular, ranked #4934 vs #4941 for Sable.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sable ___

  • Sable Rose
  • Sable Grace
  • Sable Wren
  • Sable Joy
  • Sable Pearl

Savana ___

  • Savana Grace
  • Savana Rose
  • Savana Claire
  • Savana Mae
  • Savana Nicole
  • Savana Leigh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sable

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If you choose Savana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sable or Savana more popular?

Savana is more popular, ranked #4934 compared to Sable at #4941 in the United States.

What do Sable and Savana mean?

Sable means "black, dark-colored" (French heraldry origin). Savana means "open grassland, treeless plain" (Taino via Spanish origin).

Are Sable and Savana boy or girl names?

Sable is primarily a girl name. Savana is primarily a girl name.

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