Find out how popular the first name Saverio has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Saverio by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Saverio is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 10 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Saverio.

The history of the first name Saverio

The name Saverio originated from the Italian language, derived from the Latin name Severius, which itself comes from the Roman family name Severus, meaning "severe" or "strict." The name has been in use since ancient Roman times and is believed to have first appeared in the 3rd century AD.

Saverio was a popular name among early Christians, particularly in Italy, as it was associated with the Latin word "severus," which was interpreted as a virtue of seriousness and moral strictness. The name is also linked to Saint Severinus, a 5th-century Roman Catholic saint.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Saverio can be found in the chronicles of the Benedictine Abbey of Montecassino, located in southern Italy, dating back to the 6th century AD. The name gained further prominence during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period.

Notable individuals named Saverio throughout history include:

1. Saint Francis Xavier (1506-1552), a Navarrese Catholic missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits), who played a significant role in the propagation of Christianity in Asia.

2. Saverio Mercadante (1795-1870), an Italian composer, particularly renowned for his operas and instrumental works.

3. Saverio Raghi (1880-1949), an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and a distinguished Vatican diplomat.

4. Saverio Pollitzer (1909-1992), an Italian-American mathematician known for his contributions to the field of applied mathematics and numerical analysis.

5. Saverio Seracini (born 1945), an Italian engineer and art diagnostician, best known for his scientific investigations of artworks, including the Mona Lisa and other masterpieces.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Saverio throughout history, demonstrating the enduring presence and significance of this name across various fields and cultures.

Data source

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