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Nicandro

♂ Boy

Pronounced nee-KAHN-droh /niˈkɑn.dro/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish/Italian form of Nicander — from the Greek Nikandros, 'victory of a man; victorious man' (nike, 'victory', + andros, 'man')Low

In 30 seconds: A victorious man; conqueror of men: Nicandro is Spanish. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nee-KAHN-droh').
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Origin LowSpanish, Greek
MeaningA Spanish/Italian form of Nicander — from the Greek Nikandros, 'victory of a man; victorious man' (nike, 'victory', + andros, 'man')
U.S. rank (2025)#10375 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 182

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419192025

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

Nicandro is a Spanish/Italian form of Nicander — from the Greek Nikandros, 'victory of a man; victorious man' (nike, 'victory', + andros, 'man'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'nee-KAHN-droh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families, borne by early saints. Rare, a-victorious-man at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Nicander comes from the Greek Nikandros, 'victory of a man' (nike + andros) — Nicandro is the Spanish/Italian form, lyrical and classic (said 'nee-KAHN-droh').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Nicandro — Spanish form of Nicander

Variations

NicanderNikandrosNicandra

Nicknames

Nico

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nicandro mean?

Nicandro is a Spanish/Italian form of Nicander — Greek 'victory of a man; victorious man' (nike + andros).

How do you pronounce Nicandro?

It's said nee-KAHN-droh /niˈkɑn.dro/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nicandro a boy or girl name?

Nicandro is a boy's name.

How popular is Nicandro?

Nicandro is a very rare name in the U.S.

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