What does Pablo mean?
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin for “small” or “humble.”
What does Salvador mean?
Salvador means “saviour” in Spanish.
Pablo vs Salvador
Which is more popular?
Pablo is more popular than Salvador today: about 743 US babies were given the name Pablo in 2025, compared with 341 named Salvador.
| Pablo | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Small, humble | Savior |
| Origin | Spanish | Spanish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | PAH-bloh | sahl-vah-DOR |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1888 |
| Peak year | 2006 (1,174) | 1992 (922) |
| In 2025 | 743 | 341 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Pablo
Salvador
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Pablo | Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 4,741 | 2,176 |
| 2010s | 7,862 | 4,486 |
| 2000s | 10,482 | 7,872 |
| 1990s | 8,003 | 8,608 |
| 1980s | 5,124 | 6,652 |
| 1970s | 4,020 | 5,164 |
| 1960s | 2,690 | 3,216 |
| 1950s | 1,967 | 3,236 |
| 1940s | 1,417 | 2,514 |
| 1930s | 1,416 | 2,030 |
| 1920s | 1,632 | 2,627 |
| 1910s | 586 | 875 |
| 1900s | 214 | 127 |
| 1890s | 121 | 17 |
| 1880s | 95 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pablo or Salvador more popular?
Pablo is more popular than Salvador today: about 743 US babies were given the name Pablo in 2025, compared with 341 named Salvador.
What is the difference between Pablo and Salvador?
Pablo means Small, humble (Spanish origin), while Salvador means Savior (Spanish origin).
Which name is older, Pablo or Salvador?
In US records, Pablo first appears in 1880 and Salvador in 1888, so Pablo has the longer recorded history.