Savaş

Savaş is a boy's name of Turkish origin meaning “war, battle, fighting, warfare.” In England & Wales it was given to 3 boys in 2025.

Savaş at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Turkish
Meaning
“war, battle, fighting, warfare”

About the name Savaş

Savaş belongs to the Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “war, battle, fighting, warfare” — is the sense carried by its Turkish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Savaş first appears in Social Security records in 1930. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4247 in 1931, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 59 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Savaş in US records

First recorded (US)
1930
Best US rank
#4247 in 1931
Peak year
1980
Total since 1880
59

Savaş in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#1821 in 1998
Babies named Savaş in 2025
3
Total since 1996
19

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Savaş mean?

Savaş means “war, battle, fighting, warfare” in its Turkish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Savaş a boy or girl name?

Savaş is a boy name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Savaş?

Savaş comes from the Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Savaş?

Savaş first appears in US records in 1930. Its best-ever ranking was #4247 in 1931, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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