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Astor

OriginProvençal; Icelandic
Meaning"hawk; thunder god"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#5052

2025 SSA

US rank · girlsUnranked

Below 5 births

About Astor

Similar to the floral name Aster, this spelling derives separately from Old Provençal astur "hawk") and from the Icelandic name elements as ("god") and þor ("thunder").

Astor for boys#5052 US

As a surname, it has several notable bearers from the world of business and politics, such as Nancy Astor: the first woman to serve as a Member of Parliament in the UK.

As a first name, Astor was used for a (female) character in Dexter.

Astor for girls

As a surname, it has several notable bearers from the world of business and politics, such as Nancy Astor: the first woman to serve as a Member of Parliament in the UK.

As a first name, Astor was used for a (female) character in Dexter.

Pronounced AS-tor.

As of October 2026, Astor ranked #5052 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1177 in 1912, Nameberry popularity #922.

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