Sandra

Meaning of Sandra

Sandra means "defender of mankind." It's a short form of Alexandra.

Sandra has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sandra

After ranking as high as #257 in 2000, Sandra has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sandra

• Sandra Bullock
  American actress and producer
• Sandra Oh
  Canadian-American actress
• Sandra Day O'Connor
  Former Supreme Court Justice
• Sandra Cisneros
  American author and poet
• Sandra Bernhard
  American actress and comedian

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Questions about the name Sandra

What does the name Sandra mean?

Sandra means sandra means "defender of mankind." it's a short form of alexandra, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Sandra a boy's or a girl's name?

Sandra is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sandra?

Sandra did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sandra most popular?

Sandra peaked at #257 in 2000.