Sandro, derived from the Italian given name Alessandro, is of Greek origin and means "defending men". It consists of two elements: "андрос" (andros), meaning "man", and "πωλος" (pōlos), which signifies "to defend". Sandro is often associated with the Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli, renowned for his intricate paintings such as "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera". The name Sandro has gained popularity in various countries, particularly Italy, Spain, and Argentina.
The name Sandro experienced significant popularity fluctuations over the years. Between 1958 and 1976, there was a steady increase in births with the name Sandro, peaking at 59 births in 2023 after reaching a low of 14 births in 1989. The highest number of births occurred in 2023, while the lowest was recorded in 1958 with only 7 births. Overall, from 1958 to 2023, there have been a total of 1834 births with the name Sandro.