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Xandro

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZAHN-droh /ˈzɑːn.droʊ/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Alejandro (Alexander), from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people' (alexein, 'to defend' + andros, 'man'). Spelled Xandro in Spanish and Filipino use.Medium

In 30 seconds: A short Alejandro: 'defender of the people' (said 'ZAHN-droh'). A sleek, classic-rooted boy's name.
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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish
MeaningA short form of Alejandro (Alexander), from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people' (alexein, 'to defend' + andros, 'man'). Spelled Xandro in Spanish and Filipino use.
U.S. rank (2024)#12229 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 21

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220222024

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

Xandro clips Alejandro, the Spanish Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people'. Used in Spanish and Filipino naming, it reaches the U.S. as a crisp, modern short form of a deep classic (said 'ZAHN-droh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, sleek, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Xandro is a short form of Alejandro (Alexander), from the Greek for 'defender of the people' — a compact, stylish take on a timeless classic (said 'ZAHN-droh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Xandro — Short form of Alejandro/Alexander 'defender of the people'

Variations

XanderAlejandroSandro

Nicknames

XanDro

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If you like Xandro…

Xander— a near-twin Alexander short form
Sandro— a like Italian Alexander clip
Alejandro— the full Spanish source name
Leandro— a like Latin -andro boy's name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xandro mean?

Xandro is a short form of Alejandro (Alexander), meaning 'defender of the people'.

How do you pronounce Xandro?

It's said ZAHN-droh /ˈzɑːn.droʊ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Xandro a boy or girl name?

Xandro is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Xandro?

Xandro is a rare name in the U.S.

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