What origin is the name Escanor?

Escanor comes from scottish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Escanor a popular name?

Escanor is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Escanor?

Names from the same scottish tradition pair naturally with Escanor — for example Isla, Elsie, Ainsley. You can browse more on our scottish names page.

Escanor

Q: Is Escanor a rare name?

Yes. Escanor does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Escanor

Escanor

Boy

scottish

3 syllables

Escanor is a scottish boy's name meaning "A name from Arthurian legend, referring to a knight known for his strength who was slain by Gawain.".

With scottish roots, Escanor is a boy name that means "A name from Arthurian legend, referring to a knight known for his strength who was slain by Gawain.". It has 3 syllables.

Origin: scottish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A name from Arthurian legend, referring to a knight known for his strength who was slain by Gawain.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Escanor

Very rare in US records

What does Escanor mean?

Escanor is a boy name of scottish origin meaning "A name from Arthurian legend, referring to a knight known for his strength who was slain by Gawain.".