Isauro
Meaningman from Isauria · Greek
Isauro is a Mexican boy name meaning “man from Isauria”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Hidden namesLook closely: Isauro has the name Isa hiding inside it.
- Word funIsauro doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationIsauro peaked in 1948, which makes it a classic Baby Boomer name. The typical Isauro you'd meet today is about 77 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Isauros too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Isauro would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 285,714 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryIsauro first shows up in US birth records in 1922, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 103 years since.
US births per million boys, 1922–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Isauro
Isauro is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “man from Isauria”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1940s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Isauro
What does the name Isauro mean?
Isauro means “man from Isauria” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Isaura (“from Isauria”).
What is the origin of the name Isauro?
Isauro is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Isauro a boy or girl name?
Isauro is a boy name. In 2025, 6 US boys were named Isauro.
How popular is the name Isauro?
Isauro ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1948, when it reached #3,316.
What names are similar to Isauro?
If you like Isauro, you might also like Isaura.
What should I know before naming my baby Isauro?
Isauro is a Mexican boy name meaning “man from Isauria”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.