"savior, one who saves"
Origin: French/Latin
Language: English
Savion
Pronunciation: [ s-AV-ee-awn ]
Boy Name
#1,795 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
3 Syllables
A rhythmic American name for a creative spirit
African-American
American
Modern
Unique
Bold
Artistic
Playful
Meaning & Origin
"of the Sabine people"
Origin: Latin
Language: Latin
The Story of Savion
Savion is a modern American name, possibly influenced by the French Sauveur (savior) or the Italian Savino (related to the ancient Sabine people of Italy). It may also reflect creative American name construction, blending sounds from names like Xavier and Davion. The name gained public recognition primarily through tap dance icon Savion Glover, born in 1973.
Savion has been used primarily in African-American communities since the 1970s-80s, gaining a slight boost through Savion Glover's Broadway work including Bring in da Noise, Bring in da Funk in 1996. It remains distinctive rather than popular, offering a unique sound in the modern naming landscape.
The name Savion is associated with artistic brilliance in African-American culture, primarily through Savion Glover's revolutionary contributions to tap dancing. It represents a generation of creative, culturally specific American names that emerged in the latter 20th century.
Fun Facts
- Savion Glover began tap dancing at age 7 and was performing on Broadway by age 10
- Glover is widely considered the greatest tap dancer in the world by many critics
Savion in Other Languages
French
Sauveur
English
Savion
Italian
Savino
Famous People Named Savion
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Savion Glover
Entertainer
1973
American tap dancer and choreographer widely considered the greatest tap dancer alive, known for Bring in da Noise and S...
American tap dancer and choreographer widely considered the greatest tap dancer alive, known for Bring in da Noise and Sesame Street
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #1,795
- Total SSA Count
- 91
- Cultural Origins
- African-American American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Sav
Savvy
Pairs Well With
Savion James
Savion Lee
Savion Michael
Savion Andre
Savion Jerome
Savion Ray
Savion Marcus
Sibling Names
Also a Girl Name
Savion is also used as a girl name, ranked #30106.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Savion
What does the name Savion mean?
"savior, one who saves" (from French/Latin). "of the Sabine people" (from Latin). Savion is a modern American name, possibly influenced by the French Sauveur (savior) or the Italian Savino (related to the ancient Sabine people of Italy). It may also reflect creative American name construction, blending sounds from names like Xavier and Davion. The name gained public recognition primarily through tap dance icon Savion Glover, born in 1973.
What is the origin of the name Savion?
Savion has French/Latin, Latin, African-American, and American origins. In French/Latin, it means "savior, one who saves". In Latin, it means "of the Sabine people".
Is Savion a boy or girl name?
Savion is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #1795. As a girl name, it is ranked #30106. Savion is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Savion?
Savion is pronounced s-AV-ee-awn.
How popular is the name Savion?
Savion is currently ranked #1795 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Savion?
Common nicknames for Savion include Sav and Savvy.
What are good middle names for Savion?
Popular middle name pairings include Savion James, Savion Lee, Savion Michael, Savion Andre, Savion Jerome, Savion Ray, and Savion Marcus.
What are good sibling names for Savion?
Names that pair well with Savion as siblings include Damon, Malik, Tariq, Amara, Zara, Kezia, and Tyrese.
How many syllables does Savion have?
Savion has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Savion a common or rare name?
Savion is an uncommon name, ranked #1795 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Savion
Savion is a boy name with African-American and American origins . The name means "savior, one who saves" in French/Latin .
Is Savion a boy or girl name? Savion is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #1,795 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #30,106. Savion is more commonly used as a boy name.
Savion is currently ranked #1,795 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Savion has 3 syllables and is pronounced s-AV-ee-awn, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Savion include Sav and Savvy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Savion include Savior, Saviour . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.