Maker of sandals
Derived from an occupational surname, Sandler refers to a person who made or sold sandals. It has Germanic and Middle English roots, evolving from the word 'sandal'. While historically a surname, it is occasionally used as a first name, following the trend of using occupational surnames for boys.
Less common today
Sandler isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,039 in 2023.
A character in the video game series · Fire Emblem
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
