Savion

Savion - A very unique male name

Savion appeared on the charts for the first time in 1989 on position #2027. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Savion and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Savion? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Savion. The baby boy name Savion was given to 44 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1807 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 33,325 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Savion peaked in popularity 24 years ago in 2002 on position 572.

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Savion is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Savion is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #950 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,251.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Savion is where you live.

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Savion origin and meaning

Modern invented (American), after a surname

None — no established etymology; the name rose as a given name in the wake of dancer Savion Glover

Savion entered the data in 1989 and peaked in 2002, a rise that tracks the fame of tap dancer Savion Glover, whose surname-turned-first-name it was in his family. No older given-name history or meaning is documented. Its story is a modern American one: a striking sound carried by one famous bearer.

Origin uncertain

Savion is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Savion, pop culture references for the name Savion and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Savion

We've found the following names that sound similar to Savion, sorted by popularity.

Seven / Sevyn / Sabino / Shivam / Savon / Subhan / Sven / Safwan / Sabian / Sufyan /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Savion

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Savion a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Savion?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

SAV-ee-on · /ˈsæviɒn/
The site's syllable table lists 2 syllables, but the spoken name has 3 — SAV-ee-on.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Saveon — A rare phonetic respelling
• Savon — A shorter respelling seen in the data

Famous bearers

• Savion Glover — American tap dancer and choreographer whose fame carried this name into wider use (b. 1973) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents chose Savion at its early-2000s peak for its smooth, distinctive sound and its dance-world flair. It has been falling since, so a Savion today stands out more than one born in 2002.

Worth knowing

• The similar word 'savion' claims online have no documented source
• Spelling is often guessed as Saveon or Savon