Sandy
Meaning
"defender of men"
Origin: Greek
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,273
- Total SSA Count
- 48
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Sand
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender of men"
Origin: Greek
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3273 for Sandy.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sandy at #3273 in the United States.
Sandy means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Sandy is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.