Boy Name · Greek Origin
Isidore
Isidore means “Gift of (the goddess) Isis”. It is a boy's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Isidore — a boy name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Gift of (the goddess) Isis", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Isidro is on your shortlist, Isidore belongs in the same conversation.
Isidore meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Gift of (the goddess) Isis
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Isidore to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Isidore as I·S·I·D·O·R·E, with 7 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Isidore is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Isidore variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Isidorea, Isidoree, Isidorey, Isidor.
- Nicknames: Isid and I.
- Middle names: Pair Isidore with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Isidore middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Isidro, Isidoro, Isadora, Isidor, Isabela — full picks on the sibling names for Isidore guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Isidore? Browse our names like Isidore guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Isidore
What does the name Isidore mean?
Isidore means "Gift of (the goddess) Isis" and is of Greek origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Isidore is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Isidore?
Isidore originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Isidore?
Isidore has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Isidore a boy's or girl's name?
Isidore is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Isidore in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Isidore sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Isidore?
Names that share Isidore's sound and style include Isidro, Isidoro, Isadora, Isidor, Isabela.
What middle names pair well with Isidore?
Good middle-name fits for Isidore pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Isidore is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Isidore is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Isidore?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Isidore share its rhythm without rhyming — Isidro, Isidoro, Isadora all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.