Sabas
Meaningpossibly elder · Aramaic
Sabas is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “elder”, with Aramaic roots. Aramaic was the everyday language of Jesus' time, which gives these names a long history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funSabas is a palindrome: it reads the same forwards and backwards.
- GenerationSabas peaked in 1930, which makes it a Silent Generation name, think grandparents and great-grandparents.
- HistorySabas first shows up in US birth records in 1912, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 113 years since.
US births per million boys, 1912–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sabas
Sabas is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “possibly elder”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1930s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Sabas
What does the name Sabas mean?
Sabas means “possibly elder” and comes from Aramaic. Name experts don't fully agree on its roots, so this is the most likely meaning rather than a certainty. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Elwood (“elder tree wood”), Elder (“elder”), Cheikh (“elder or learned man”) and Shehu (“elder or sheikh”).
What is the origin of the name Sabas?
Sabas is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Aramaic. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Sabas a boy or girl name?
Sabas is a boy name.
How popular is the name Sabas?
Sabas is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2024. It peaked at #1,753 in 1930, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Sabas?
If you like Sabas, you might also like Elwood, Elder, Cheikh and Shehu.
What should I know before naming my baby Sabas?
Sabas is a Mexican boy name thought to mean “elder”, with Aramaic roots. Aramaic was the everyday language of Jesus' time, which gives these names a long history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.