Carried by less than 30 people in France in 2025, this first name remains a rarity. Heir to the Greek tradition and discreet variant of a timeless giant, it seduces with its originality and its deep meaning.
A confidential first name with ancient roots
Isandro is a male name of Greek origin which means “defense of humanity”. We find the root andros (“man”) and Lexein (“push, protect”), the same base as for the very popular Alexandre. Its variants include Isandre, Ysandro or Isandro. Little attributed in France, it only has a thirty carriers in 2025, making it a resolutely rare and singular choice.
Heir to Alexandre, a giant in history
Impossible to evoke Isandro without mentioning his illustrious kinship: Alexander, first name carried by saints, popes, tsars, and immortalized by Alexander the Great, king of Macedonia who became master of an immense empire. In France, Alexandre experienced immense popularity, dominating the top 10 male first names from 1982 to 2002. If Isandro has never known this glory, it retains its heroic breath, in a rare and confidential version.
Associated character traits
The characterology attributed to Isandro evokes will, integrity, reliability, tolerance and idealism. So many qualities which make it a first name with a strong symbolic dimension, reflecting a stable personality turned towards others.
The trend for rare first names in 2025
Isandro is part of a new search for rarity that is attracting more and more parents. Faced with the great classics, some prefer singular choices that give their child a unique identity. In this movement, male first names from Greek or international sounds are experiencing a renewed interest, even when they have only a few dozen carriers in France.