Nicandro is of Latin origin and means 'victory over men'. It is composed of the elements 'nicar' meaning 'to conquer' and 'homo' meaning 'man'. This name gained popularity during the Roman Empire, as it was often bestowed upon sons born into powerful families who hoped they would grow to be strong leaders. In Italy today, Nicandro is still considered a classic and traditional masculine given name.
"Nicandro has seen a significant increase in popularity from the late 20th century onwards, with a notable spike in 1994 (14 births) and several years thereafter exceeding 5 births annually."