US Popularity Rank: 1892

Origin: Italian

Meaning: savior

Salvatore is a boy's name of Italian origin. It is a variant of Salvador which means "savior." While this name is traditionally associated with Jesus Christ as the savior of the world, it has a universal appeal for secular families. Salvatore makes an excellent choice if you want to celebrate your Italian heritage or revive an old family name from previous generations. You can also shorten it to Sal, Salva, or Tory to give baby a sweet nickname.