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Lesandro
Pronounced leh-SAHN-droh /lɛˈsɑːn.droʊ/Medium
Meaning: A short form of Alessandro/Alejandro (from the Greek Alexandros), 'defender of men; protector.' A warm, romance-language pick.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
As a boy's name Lesandro trims Alessandro/Alejandro, 'defender of men,' from the Greek Alexandros. It reads warm and classic — rare in the U.S., familiar in Italian and Spanish families (said 'leh-SAHN-droh').
It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, warm, and classic at the root.
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What does the name Lesandro mean?
Lesandro is a short form of Alessandro/Alejandro, 'defender of men; protector.'
How do you pronounce Lesandro?
It's said leh-SAHN-droh /lɛˈsɑːn.droʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Lesandro a boy or girl name?
Lesandro is a boy's name.
How popular is Lesandro?
Lesandro is a rare name in the U.S.