The nameSandro
Sandro is the Italian short form of Alessandro.
- Boy's name
- Italian
- Feast day
Meaning
Sandro comes from Alexander, "defender of men".
Origin
Italian, from Greek.
History
The painter Botticelli was born Alessandro Filipepi and known as Sandro. In the United States Sandro reached 1114th place in 1975.
Famous people named Sandro
- Sandro Botticelli, painter
Popularity of the name Sandro
Sandro in the United States
Sandro was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 434 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Sandro. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Sandro in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 41 births a year on average, against 29 in the five years before.
Sandro in France
Sandro was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,905 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Sandro. Its rise began around 1972, and it peaked in 2018. Half of all babies named Sandro in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 566 births a year.
Sandro in Switzerland
Sandro in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Sandro
Names from the same generation as Sandro, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sandro mean?
Sandro comes from Alexander, "defender of men".
What is the origin of the name Sandro?
Italian, from Greek.
Is Sandro a girl's or a boy's name?
Sandro is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Sandro?
In 2024, Sandro was the 2526th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 53 births.
What are the variants of the name Sandro?
Variants and related names of Sandro include Alessandro and Alexander.
What are good sibling names for Sandro?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Simona, Mirella, Annalisa and Muriel for a sister, Stefano, Lino, Dino and Paolo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Sandro?
Sandro Botticelli, painter.