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Sardar

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Pronounced sar-DAR /sɑːrˈdɑːr/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian sardar, 'a leader; a chief; a commander or nobleman' (sar, 'head,' + dar, 'holder'). A title-name of authority; also an honorific in Sikh tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A commanding name: Sardar means 'a leader; a chief' (said 'sar-DAR'). Authoritative and dignified.
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Origin MediumPersian, Urdu
MeaningFrom the Persian sardar, 'a leader; a chief; a commander or nobleman' (sar, 'head,' + dar, 'holder'). A title-name of authority; also an honorific in Sikh tradition.
U.S. rank (2025)#13556 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420112025

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

Sardar comes from the Persian sardar, 'a leader; a commander; a nobleman.' Used across Persian, Urdu, and Sikh tradition, it reads authoritative and dignified — rare in the U.S. (said 'sar-DAR').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, authoritative, and dignified.

Did you know? Sardar is Persian for 'a leader; a chief' (sar, 'head,' + dar, 'holder') — a title of authority across Persian and South Asian tradition, and an honorific in Sikh communities (said 'sar-DAR').
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References — Sardar — Persian sardar 'leader; chief'; Sikh honorific

Variations

SirdarSardaarSerdar

Nicknames

SarDar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sardar mean?

Sardar is Persian for 'a leader; a chief; a commander' (sar, 'head,' + dar, 'holder').

How do you pronounce Sardar?

It's said sar-DAR /sɑːrˈdɑːr/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sardar a boy or girl name?

Sardar is a boy's name.

How popular is Sardar?

Sardar is a rare name in the U.S.

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