What does Rodrigo mean?
Rodrigo comes from the Germanic Hrodric, “famous power” or “famous ruler.”
What does Salvador mean?
Salvador means “saviour” in Spanish.
Rodrigo vs Salvador
Which is more popular?
Rodrigo is more popular than Salvador today: about 614 US babies were given the name Rodrigo in 2025, compared with 341 named Salvador.
| Rodrigo | Salvador | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Famous ruler | Savior |
| Origin | Spanish | Spanish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | roh-DREE-goh | sahl-vah-DOR |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1918 | 1888 |
| Peak year | 2007 (1,177) | 1992 (922) |
| In 2025 | 614 | 341 |
| Trend | Declining | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rodrigo
Salvador
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Rodrigo | Salvador |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,399 | 2,176 |
| 2010s | 6,191 | 4,486 |
| 2000s | 8,032 | 7,872 |
| 1990s | 5,045 | 8,608 |
| 1980s | 2,088 | 6,652 |
| 1970s | 1,462 | 5,164 |
| 1960s | 592 | 3,216 |
| 1950s | 379 | 3,236 |
| 1940s | 210 | 2,514 |
| 1930s | 173 | 2,030 |
| 1920s | 177 | 2,627 |
| 1910s | 6 | 875 |
| 1900s | 0 | 127 |
| 1890s | 0 | 17 |
| 1880s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rodrigo or Salvador more popular?
Rodrigo is more popular than Salvador today: about 614 US babies were given the name Rodrigo in 2025, compared with 341 named Salvador.
What is the difference between Rodrigo and Salvador?
Rodrigo means Famous ruler (Spanish origin), while Salvador means Savior (Spanish origin).
Which name is older, Rodrigo or Salvador?
In US records, Rodrigo first appears in 1918 and Salvador in 1888, so Salvador has the longer recorded history.