Windsor
Windsor: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɪndzə/ · /ˈwɪndzɚ/
Meaning and origin of Windsor
Root meaning: “reel, spool”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English Wyndelsore, from Old English Windlesōra (“Windsor”, literally “bank with a windlass, winch by the riverside”), from *windel ("reel, winch"; > Middle English windel (“reel, spool”)) + ōra (“bank, shore”). See windlass.
How popular is Windsor?
Since 1880, 476 girls and 564 boys in the U.S. have been named Windsor (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3815 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2087 in 1925. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Windsor FAQ
What does the name Windsor mean?
Windsor traces back to a root meaning "reel, spool". A male given name transferred from the surname. Inherited from Middle English Wyndelsore, from Old English Windlesōra (“Windsor”, literally “bank with a windlass, winch by the riverside”), from *windel ("reel, winch"; > Middle English windel (“reel, spool”)) + ōra (“bank, shore”). See windlass.
What is the origin of the name Windsor?
Windsor is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Windsor?
Since 1880, 476 girls and 564 boys in the U.S. have been named Windsor (46% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3815 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #2087 in 1925. In 2025, 37 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Windsor a boy or girl name?
Windsor is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (476 girls and 564 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.