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Xandro

Quick answerXandro is a shortened form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandar), meaning "defender of men" from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#12,278
TrendNew ★
Peak year2022
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureWestern/European
Letters6
Numerology4 Chaldean 6
Global rank#1,194

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Xandro

Xandro is a shortened form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandar), meaning "defender of men" from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man).

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Etymology

Xandro is a shortened form of Alexander, derived from the Greek name Alexandros (Alexandar), meaning "defender of men" from the Greek elements "alexein" (to defend) and "aner" (man). The name is used primarily in English-speaking and European cultures as a modern nickname or given name, with historical roots tracing back to Alexander the Great and widespread adoption across Christian, Jewish, and secular Western societies.

Xandro currently ranks #12,278 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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