Sandor Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAN-dor / /ˈsændɔr/Hungarian; Slavic
Meaning
Hungarian: defender of men; Slavic: protector
Historical & Cultural Background
Sandor is a variant of the name Alexander, which has roots in Greek. In Hungary, it is a common name and often associated with historical figures. The name has also been used in various Slavic cultures, reflecting a shared heritage of names derived from Alexander.
Trend Summary
Sandor has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sándor
- Sandor
International Variants
- Aleksandr (Russian)
- Alejandro (Spanish)
- Alessandro (Italian)
Famous people named Sandor
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Fictional characters named Sandor
Sandor Clegane is a character from the 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R.R. Martin, known as 'The Hound' and a complex figure in the story.
Sandor is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', serving as a minor character within the game's expansive narrative.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sandor was first seen in the United States in 1924. Sandor has ranked as high as #1094 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in New York, and California. In the past 5 years the name Sandor has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sandor (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1924 | 7 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 7 |
| 1935 | 7 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 9 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1949 | 9 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 8 |
| 1952 | 13 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 6 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 16 |
| 1958 | 9 |
| 1959 | 9 |
| 1960 | 14 |
| 1961 | 22 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 20 |
| 1964 | 14 |
| 1965 | 13 |
| 1966 | 22 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1968 | 20 |
| 1969 | 21 |
| 1970 | 29 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 16 |
| 1974 | 21 |
| 1975 | 13 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 11 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 13 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1989 | 8 |
| 1990 | 12 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 18 |
| 2000 | 5 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 11 |
| 2007 | 8 |
| 2008 | 12 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 8 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 9 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 8 |