boy's name
Skandar
skahn-DAR
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 35
Skandar is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 1972, when 5 babies were given the name.
- After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1972.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Skandar Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 10 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Skandar?
In 2025, Skandar was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Skandar
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Skandar Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Skandar over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Skandar
- Pronunciation skahn-DAR
Sibling Names for Skandar
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Skandar — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Skandar
Is Skandar a girl's or a boy's name?
Skandar is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Skandar?
Skandar has 2 syllables.
When was Skandar most popular?
Skandar peaked in 1972, when 5 babies were given the name. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival.
Is Skandar a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Skandar currently ranks #5,042 in France. After peaking in the 1970s it fell out of use, and is now climbing again — a classic revival. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.