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Lisandro

♂ Boy

Pronounced lee-SAN-droh /li.ˈsan.dɾo/Medium

Meaning: A release, looseningMedium

In 30 seconds: Lisandro is the Spanish form of Lysander, meaning 'a release, a loosening'. It is a flowing, classical Iberian name.
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Origin MediumSpanish, Portuguese
MeaningA release, loosening
U.S. rank (2025)#1404 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births130 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219582025

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

Lisandro descends from the Greek name behind Lysander, read as 'a release' or 'a loosening'. The Spanish form reshapes the older Lysandros into a softer, rounded name. Its meaning ties it to the Greek root for setting free.

It has been carried by the footballers Lisandro López (born 1983) and Lisandro Magallán (born 1993). The name has a smooth, four-syllable rhythm that feels distinctly Spanish.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Lisandro is 'a release, loosening', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Lisandro — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

LysanderLysandros

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Lisandro López (1983–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Lisandro Magallán (1993–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lisandro mean?

Lisandro is usually explained as meaning 'a release, loosening' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Lisandro?

It's commonly said lee-SAN-droh /li.ˈsan.dɾo/.

Is Lisandro a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Lisandro is used as a boy name.

How popular is Lisandro?

In 2024, Lisandro ranked #1753 in the U.S. for boys, with 94 births recorded.

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