What origin is the name Sándor?

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

What are good sister names for Sándor?

Names from the same hungarian tradition pair naturally with Sándor — for example Magdi, Zsu, Kamill. You can browse more on our hungarian names page.

Sándor

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Sándor

Sándor

Boy

Hungarian

2 syllables

Sándor is a Hungarian boy's name meaning "The Hungarian form of a name meaning defender of men.".

The meaning of Sándor is "The Hungarian form of a name meaning defender of men." — a boy name of Hungarian origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: Hungarian
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

Meaning

The Hungarian form of a name meaning defender of men.

Popularity

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Quick answers about Sándor

What does Sándor mean?

Sándor is a boy name of Hungarian origin meaning "The Hungarian form of a name meaning defender of men.".

How popular is Sándor?

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Sister names that go with Sándor

Magdi Zsu Kamill Kati Franciska Adrienn

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Name numerology

3is the Chaldean number for Sándor.

Number 3 is linked with creativity, joy and self-expression.

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Names with a similar meaning to Sándor

Sándor means "The Hungarian form of a name meaning defender of men." — these names share that spirit.

Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Aubrey — "Aubrey comes from the Norman French form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'. It was a boy's name before it became unisex." (English)
Mila — "Mila is a Slavic name from the word milu, meaning 'gracious' or 'dear'. It is also a short form of Ludmila and Camila." (Slavic)
Alexa — "Alexa is a short form of Alexandra, from the Greek, meaning 'defender of people'." (Greek)
Julia — "Julia is the feminine form of the Roman family name Julius, possibly meaning 'youthful'." (Latin)
Liam — "Liam is the Irish short form of William, from Germanic words meaning 'will' and 'helmet', so 'resolute protector'." (Irish)
Isabella — "Isabella is the Italian and Spanish form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'pledged to God'." (Hebrew)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)