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Lissandro

♂ Boy

Pronounced lee-SAHN-droh /liˈsɑn.droʊ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Alessandro/Lysander — from Greek, 'a defender/liberator of men' (lysis, 'a release/loosing', + andros, 'man')Low

In 30 seconds: A defender/liberator of men: Lissandro is a form of Lysander. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'lee-SAHN-droh').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Alessandro/Lysander — from Greek, 'a defender/liberator of men' (lysis, 'a release/loosing', + andros, 'man')
U.S. rank (2024)#7512 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 205

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201020022024

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

Lissandro is a form of Alessandro/Lysander — from Greek, 'a defender/liberator of men' (lysis, 'a release/loosing', + andros, 'man'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'lee-SAHN-droh'; nickname Sandro).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare, a-liberator-of-men at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Lysander means 'a defender/liberator of men' in Greek (lysis, 'a release', + andros, 'man') — Lissandro is a Romance form, lyrical and classic (said 'lee-SAHN-droh').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Lysander — Greek etymology

Variations

LisandroAlessandroLysander

Nicknames

Sandro

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Lisandro— a kin spelling
Alessandro— the fuller form
Leandro— a sound-neighbor L- boys' name
Lysander— the Greek source name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lissandro mean?

Lissandro is a form of Alessandro/Lysander — Greek 'a defender/liberator of men'.

How do you pronounce Lissandro?

It's said lee-SAHN-droh /liˈsɑn.droʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Lissandro a boy or girl name?

Lissandro is a boy's name.

How popular is Lissandro?

Lissandro is a rare name in the U.S.

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