The first name Isidore
A boy’s name from Greek meaning “gift of (the goddess) isis”.
3 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
Greek origin
Isidore means “gift of (the goddess) isis” in Greek.
French form of the name of early Spanish saints, from Ancient Greek Ἰσίδωρος (Isídōros), meaning "gift of (the goddess) Isis".
More names that mean gift.
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
Isidore last appeared in the official list in 2024, given to 3 boys. It peaked in 2023, with 4 births (#4,107).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Isidore with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Isidore at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 31 boys born in the United States were named Isidore, the 3,607th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1919, when 183 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Isidore in other languages
Equivalent forms of the name, from Wiktionary
Nicknames and spellings
Famous people named Isidore
22 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Isidore Geoffroy Saint-HilaireFrench zoologist (1805-1861)
- Isidore of KyivCatholic cardinal, 1380–1463
- Isidore MankofskyAmerican cinematographer (1931-2021)
- Isidore of AlexandriaEgyptian philosopher, 450–520
- Isidore PilsFrench painter (1815–1875)
- Louis-Isidore DuperreyFrench explorer (1786-1865)
- Isidore of ChiosEgyptian saint, 250–251
- Isidore SingerAmerican encyclopedia editor and political activist (1859–1939)
- Isidore de SouzaBeninese archbishop (1934-1999)
- Jean Isidore HarispeFrench soldier (1768-1855)
- Isidore VerheydenBelgian painter (1846-1905)
- Isidore Ngei Ko LatBirmanese Roman catholic catechist, blessed, 1918–1950
More Greek boys’ names
Questions
- What does the name Isidore mean?
- Isidore means “gift of (the goddess) isis” in Greek.
- What is the origin of the name Isidore?
- French form of the name of early Spanish saints, from Ancient Greek Ἰσίδωρος (Isídōros), meaning "gift of (the goddess) Isis".
- How popular is the name Isidore?
- In 2024, 3 boys born in England and Wales were named Isidore, ranking 5,119th. Its peak was 2023, with 4 births.
- What are nicknames for Isidore?
- Common nicknames for Isidore include Izzy, Dore.
- Is Isidore a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 100% of the 3,421 US babies named Isidore since 1880 were boys.
- When was Isidore most popular?
- 1919 in the United States, when 183 babies were named Isidore, its highest rank at 436th.
- Is Isidore also a surname?
- Yes. Isidore is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.