Saverio
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ruler of the elves; wise counselor
Origin: Old English — from Aelfric: aelf (elf) + ric (power, ruler), or from Alfred
Popularity: Ranked #8132 in 2025 with 10 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Saveria, meaning ruler of the elves; wise counselor.
Similar names: saveria, saveer, savera, savio, severino, silverio, saveliy, savier
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Saverio? About 1 in 332,850 babies born in 2025 were named Saverio, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Saverio
What does the name Saverio mean?
Saverio means “Ruler of the elves; wise counselor” from Old English — from Aelfric: aelf (elf) + ric (power, ruler), or from Alfred roots.
What is the origin of the name Saverio?
Saverio has Old English — from Aelfric: aelf (elf) + ric (power, ruler), or from Alfred origin. The traditional meaning is “Ruler of the elves; wise counselor”.
How popular is Saverio?
Saverio ranked #7679 in 2025 — given to 10 babies that year.
When was Saverio most popular?
Saverio peaked in 1922 with 46 babies registered that year.
Is Saverio a boy or girl name?
Saverio is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Saverios in registered births are male.
Is the name Saverio rising or falling in popularity?
Saverio has fallen 549 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #7130 in 2020 to #7679 in 2025.
How long has Saverio been recorded?
Saverio appears in birth records across 116 years — from 1909 through 2025.