Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Savyon

Savyon is an affluent town in the Central District of Israel, bordering the cities of Kiryat Ono and Yehud. Ranked 10/10 on the Israeli socio-economic scale, it is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Israel. In 2024 it had a population of 4,405.

Current Rank
#12,141
Peak Rank
#4,502 (2002)
Total Babies
99
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2000
First Year
2021
Last Year
2002
Peak Year
#4502
Peak Rank
99
Total Count
14
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Savyon

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Savyon is an affluent town in the Central District of Israel, bordering the cities of Kiryat Ono and Yehud. Ranked 10/10 on the Israeli socio-economic scale, it is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Israel. In 2024 it had a population of 4,405.

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Origin & history
During the 18th and 19th centuries, the area of Savyon belonged to the Nahiyeh (sub-district) of Lod that encompassed the area of the present-day city of Modi'in-Maccabim-Re'ut in the south to the present-day city of El'ad in the north, and from the foothills in the east, through the Lod Valley to the outskirts of Jaffa in the west. This area was home to thousands of inhabitants in about 20 villages, who had at their disposal tens of thousands of hectares of prime agricultural land. Savyon was founded in 1955 by Africa Israel Investments for elderly South African Jewish immigrants. It was esta

The Story of Savyon

Savyon first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2002, when 17 Savyons were born — ranking #4,502 that year. As of 2026, Savyon ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 99 Savyons have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Savyon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Savyon is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Savyon

What does the name Savyon mean?
Savyon is an affluent town in the Central District of Israel, bordering the cities of Kiryat Ono and Yehud. Ranked 10/10 on the Israeli socio-economic scale, it is one of the wealthiest municipalities in Israel. In 2024 it had a population of 4,405.
How popular is Savyon in 2026?
In 2026, Savyon ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Savyon most popular?
Savyon reached its peak popularity in 2002, ranking #4,502 that year with 17 babies given the name.
Is Savyon a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Savyon is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Savyon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Savyon include Yu, Alesandro, Arshad. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Savyon

Savyon is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 99 births in the dataset. Savyon's peak popularity came in 2002 when it ranked #4,502. Use the chart and map above to compare Savyon's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.