Savon

Updated: October 11, 2021 by MomsWhoThink Staff

Savon is a unique baby name for boys or girls that has an urban feel to it. Savon originated, however, as a surname in France reserved for families with fathers who were soapmakers. As of 2021, Savon is a top 7,000 name at rank 6,727.

Meaning of the name Savon:

French: soap maker

Origin of the name Savon:

The baby name Savon originated as a surname in France. It was an occupational family name for those individuals whose patriarch was a soapmaker. The baby name spread to England after the Norman Invasion, where it continued in use as a surname. It was not until the past century that Savon found use as a unisex baby name for boys or girls.

Symbolism of the name Savon:

The French word for “soap” is “du savon.” It would make sense then, that Savon as a surname would mean “soapmaker.” Even as a first name, Savon retains the original meaning.

Style of the name Savon:

Traditional as a surname, modern as a first name

Gender of the name Savon:

The baby name Savon is for boys or girls.

Pronunciation of the name Savon:

SAY-vahn or SUH-vahn

Number of syllables in the name Savon:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Savon:

Savon feels unique and creative. It has a trendy and modern feel.

Alternative spellings for the name Savon:

Sayvon
Savonn
Sayvonn
Savan
Sayvan

Nicknames for the name Savon:

Von
Vonnie
Vonni
Vonney
Sav
Savie
Savy
Savi

Popularity of the name Savon:

Savon was only a top 1,000 baby name option for three years. It ranked the highest the year it came to the list, 1993, at number 792. Savon remained a top 800 option in 1994, ranking at number 795. 1995 was the last year on the top 1,000 list for Savon, coming in at rank 967.