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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sandor — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sandler|Sandra
GreekBoy↑↑ Surging

Sandor

SAHN-dor · 2 syllables

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#9686
↑↑ Surging
#9686
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 7
Peak rank
#8600 in 2020
5yr change
+4130 ranks
Birth frequency
2.2 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #9686 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Greek boy names
Sandor

Popularity score: 7  ·  SSA Rank: #9686

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+4130 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
21 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
Greek rootHungarianClassicStrongMasculine2-syllableEastern EuropeanDefender meaningRare in US
Character
fierce protectorunwavering loyaltyquiet strengthsteadfast honor
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Sandors

fierceprotectivecynicalconflictedloyal
STRONG
High confidence

Sandor is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9686 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +4130 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#9686 · very rare
Sandor at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men', shortened and Magyarized to Sandor as a traditional Hungarian form.
Language root:Greek · Hungarian diminutive
Peak rank:#8600 in 2020
5yr change:+4130 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers
Sandor Clegane
Game of Thrones character
Sandor Kanya
Hungarian Olympic athlete
Similar Sound
SanderSamirSamsonSoren◈Salvatore
Similar Style
ViktorIstvanLaszloBela◈Attila
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sandor
MagdaIlonaBalazsJanosPetraMihaly
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sandor · Overview
Summary

Sandor is a Greek boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #9686 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Sandor scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 4130 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Sandor carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Sandor is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
sandor.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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