What does Joaquin mean?
Joaquín is the Spanish form of Joachim, “raised by Yahweh.”
What does Salvador mean?
Salvador means “saviour” in Spanish.
Joaquin vs Salvador
Which is more popular?
Joaquin is more popular than Salvador today: about 925 US babies were given the name Joaquin in 2025, compared with 341 named Salvador.
| Joaquin | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Raised by God | Savior |
| Origin | Spanish | Spanish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | hwah-KEEN | sahl-vah-DOR |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1886 | 1888 |
| Peak year | 2008 (1,245) | 1992 (922) |
| In 2025 | 925 | 341 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Joaquin
Salvador
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Joaquin | Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6,130 | 2,176 |
| 2010s | 9,899 | 4,486 |
| 2000s | 8,172 | 7,872 |
| 1990s | 3,062 | 8,608 |
| 1980s | 2,423 | 6,652 |
| 1970s | 2,130 | 5,164 |
| 1960s | 1,085 | 3,216 |
| 1950s | 775 | 3,236 |
| 1940s | 515 | 2,514 |
| 1930s | 491 | 2,030 |
| 1920s | 589 | 2,627 |
| 1910s | 289 | 875 |
| 1900s | 30 | 127 |
| 1890s | 5 | 17 |
| 1880s | 6 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Joaquin or Salvador more popular?
Joaquin is more popular than Salvador today: about 925 US babies were given the name Joaquin in 2025, compared with 341 named Salvador.
What is the difference between Joaquin and Salvador?
Joaquin means Raised by God (Spanish origin), while Salvador means Savior (Spanish origin).
Which name is older, Joaquin or Salvador?
In US records, Joaquin first appears in 1886 and Salvador in 1888, so Joaquin has the longer recorded history.