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Isador

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Pronounced IZ-uh-dor /ˈɪz.ə.dɔːr/High

Meaning: Isador is a form of Isidore, from Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' — Isis being the Egyptian goddess whose cult spread through the Greek world. The name was carried by Saint Isidore of Seville, one of the great scholars of the early Middle Ages.Medium

In 30 seconds: Isador is a form of Isidore — Greek for 'gift of Isis' (said 'IZ-uh-dor'). Scholarly, old-world, and ready for a comeback.

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MeaningIsador is a form of Isidore, from Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' — Isis being the Egyptian goddess whose cult spread through the Greek world. The name was carried by Saint Isidore of Seville, one of the great scholars of the early Middle Ages.

U.S. rank (2024)#12978 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1915

Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Isador is a spelling of Isidore, from Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis.' The name traveled with the goddess's cult through the Greek world, then into Christian use through Saint Isidore of Seville, an encyclopedist and scholar. It has long been common in Jewish American families too (said 'IZ-uh-dor').

In the U.S. it is rare today, a vintage name waiting its turn. Rare, scholarly, and pleasantly old-fashioned.

Did you know? Isidore means 'gift of Isis,' a Greek name honoring the Egyptian goddess — and it was worn by Saint Isidore of Seville, who compiled one of the first encyclopedias (said 'IZ-uh-dor').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Isador — Variant of Isidore; Greek Isidoros 'gift of Isis'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isador mean?

Isador is a form of Isidore, from Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis.'

How do you pronounce Isador?

It's said IZ-uh-dor /ˈɪz.ə.dɔːr/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Isador a boy or girl name?

Isador is a boy's name.

How popular is Isador?

Isador is rare for boys in the U.S. today, though it was more common a century ago.