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Isidor

♂ Boy

Pronounced IZ-ih-dor /ˈɪz.ɪ.dɔr/High

Meaning: A form of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess); we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Gift of Isis: Isidor is a form of Isidore. Crisp, classic, and warm. We note the goddess.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess); we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2024)#9316 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1914
Total births (all-time)≈ 411

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518832024

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

Isidor is a form of Isidore — from the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess; we note the goddess). A crisp, classic name (borne by several saints; said 'IZ-ih-dor').

In the U.S. it appears in German, Jewish, and Eastern European families. Rare, gift-of-Isis at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Isidore comes from the Greek Isidoros, 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess) — Isidor is a form of it, crisp and classic (we note the goddess; said 'IZ-ih-dor').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Isidore — Greek etymology

Variations

IsidoreIsidoroIzidor

Nicknames

Izzy

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If you like Isidor…

Isidore— the standard form
Theodore— a fellow 'gift of God/-dore' boys' name
Salvador— a sound-adjacent -dor boys' name
Teodor— shares the -or ending
Eleanor— shares the -or ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Isidor mean?

Isidor is a form of Isidore — Greek 'gift of Isis' (the Egyptian goddess). We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Isidor?

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

Is Isidor a boy or girl name?

Isidor is a boy's name.

How popular is Isidor?

Isidor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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