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Andor

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-dor /ˈɑn.dɔr/Medium

Meaning: Andor is a Hungarian form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave') or Andreas/Antal. Separately it is known from popular culture — the Star Wars character Cassian Andor and the region Andor in Tolkien's legendarium. Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Andor is a Hungarian form of Andrew ('manly, brave') — and a name from Star Wars and Tolkien (said 'AN-dor'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHungarian, English
MeaningAndor is a Hungarian form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave') or Andreas/Antal. Separately it is known from popular culture — the Star Wars character Cassian Andor and the region Andor in Tolkien's legendarium. Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#12144 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420222025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Andor is a Hungarian form of Andrew ('manly, brave'). It also carries pop-culture weight through the Star Wars character Cassian Andor and Tolkien's use of the name for a region. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-dor').

In the U.S. it is uncommon and reads as a heritage or fandom-adjacent pick. Rare and crisp.

Did you know? Andor is a real Hungarian name for Andrew, but many U.S. families now know it from Star Wars (Cassian Andor) or Tolkien's Andor — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-dor').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Andor — Hungarian form of Andrew; also Star Wars/Tolkien; routes uncertain

Variations

AndrasAndorAndrew

Nicknames

AndiDor

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andor mean?

Andor is a Hungarian form of Andrew ('manly, brave'); it is also a Star Wars and Tolkien name. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Andor?

It's said AN-dor /ˈɑn.dɔr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andor a boy or girl name?

Andor is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Andor?

Andor is an uncommon name in the U.S., known partly from pop culture.

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