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Isadore

♂ Boy

Pronounced IZ-uh-dor /ˈɪz.ə.dɔr/High

Meaning: A spelling of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'the gift of Isis' (Isis, an Egyptian goddess, + doron, 'a gift'); we note the deity elementLow

In 30 seconds: The gift of Isis: Isadore spells Isidore. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA spelling of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'the gift of Isis' (Isis, an Egyptian goddess, + doron, 'a gift'); we note the deity element
U.S. rank (2024)#8566 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1916
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,699

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191618802024

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

Isadore is a spelling of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'the gift of Isis' (Isis, an Egyptian goddess, + doron, 'a gift'; we note the deity element). A lyrical, classic name (said 'IZ-uh-dor').

In the U.S. it peaked early-century and is now retro. The-gift-of-Isis at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Isidore joins Isis (an Egyptian goddess) and the Greek doron, 'a gift', hence 'the gift of Isis' — Isadore is a spelling, lyrical and classic (we note the deity element; said 'IZ-uh-dor').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Isidore — deity element

Variations

IsidoreIsidoroIsador

Nicknames

Izzy

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If you like Isadore…

Isidore— the standard spelling
Theodore— a fellow -dore 'gift' boys' name
Salvador— a sound-neighbor -dor boys' name
Deandre— echoes that soft -re sound
Deondre— shares the -re ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isadore mean?

Isadore spells Isidore — Greek 'the gift of Isis' (an Egyptian goddess + 'a gift'). We note the deity element.

How do you pronounce Isadore?

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

Is Isadore a boy or girl name?

Isadore is a boy's name (Isadora is the girls' form).

How popular is Isadore?

Isadore is a rare name today, retro.

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