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Lizandro

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: Latino form of Lysander/Lisandro — Greek lysis, 'liberation', plus aner, 'man' — 'liberator of men'Medium

In 30 seconds: A liberator's name: Lizandro is the Latino Lysander — 'liberator of men'. Strong, classical, and warm.

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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish

MeaningLatino form of Lysander/Lisandro — Greek lysis, 'liberation', plus aner, 'man' — 'liberator of men'

U.S. rank (2025)#5326 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 937

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

Lizandro is a Latino form of Lysander/Lisandro — from Greek lysis, 'liberation, freeing', plus aner, 'man' — 'liberator of men'. A strong, classical name across Latin America.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, liberator-of-men at the root, and classical.

Did you know? Lysander, the Spartan commander (and Shakespeare's lover), means 'liberator of men' (Greek lysis + aner) — Lizandro is its strong Latino form.

Overall data confidence 80%

Behind the Name — Lysander — root etymology

Variations

LisandroLysanderAlejandro

Nicknames

Lizan

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Lisandro— the standard spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Lizandro mean?

Lizandro is the Latino Lysander — Greek 'liberator of men'.

How do you pronounce Lizandro?

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

Is Lizandro a boy or girl name?

Lizandro is a boy's name.

How popular is Lizandro?

Lizandro is a rare name in the U.S.