Nicandro
Meaningvictorious man · Greek
Nicandro is a Mexican boy name meaning “victorious man”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- GenerationNicandro peaked in 1919, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Nicandros too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nicandro would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 243,902 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryNicandro first shows up in US birth records in 1919, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 106 years since.
US births per million boys, 1919–2025
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About the name Nicandro
Nicandro is a boy name of Mexican origin meaning “victorious man”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm, and it's now coming back into style. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Mexican names
More Mexican boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
Questions about the name Nicandro
What does the name Nicandro mean?
Nicandro means “victorious man” and comes from Greek. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Cairo (“the victorious”), Ziggy (“victorious protection”), Faiz (“victorious”) and Fawaz (“successful, victorious”).
What is the origin of the name Nicandro?
Nicandro is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Greek. Other Mexican names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Oliver (“olive tree”), Mateo (“gift of God”) and Lucas (“man from Lucania”).
Is Nicandro a boy or girl name?
Nicandro is a boy name. In 2025, 7 US boys were named Nicandro.
How popular is the name Nicandro?
Nicandro ranked #9,714 for US boys in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 1919, when it reached #3,736. Over the last five years it has climbed 2,308 places.
What names are similar to Nicandro?
If you like Nicandro, you might also like Cairo, Ziggy, Faiz and Fawaz.
What should I know before naming my baby Nicandro?
Nicandro is a Mexican boy name meaning “victorious man”, with Greek roots. Greek names often reach back to myth, philosophy and the early Church, so they come with a lot of history. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.