Sandor
Sandor is a boy's name of Hungarian origin.
Meaning
Defender of the people.
Origin and history
Sandor is the Hungarian variant of Alexander, originating from Greek elements meaning 'defending men'. It is a classic masculine name in Central Europe that remains relatively rare in the United States. In the U.S., it serves as a distinct alternative to mainstream forms like Alexander or Alex.
Popularity in the United States
928 babies in the United States have been named Sandor since 1880. It ranks #3750 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1897.
States where it is most popular
- NY (63.6 %)
- CA (36.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 12 |
| 1930-1940 | 34 |
| 1940-1950 | 51 |
| 1950-1960 | 93 |
| 1960-1970 | 169 |
| 1970-1980 | 167 |
| 1980-1990 | 105 |
| 1990-2000 | 100 |
| 2000-2010 | 82 |
| 2010-2019 | 85 |
| 2020-2029 | 30 |
Famous people named Sandor
- Sandor Kocsis: Footballer, Athlete
- Sándor Márai: Novelist, Poet
Nicknames
Sanyi, Sandy
Fun facts
- Sandor adapted into Hungarian as the standard translation of the classical Greek name Alexander.
- The name is famous in Hungarian literature, notably associated with 19th-century national poet Sándor Petőfi.