Sandro vs Paolo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sandro

Boy #2,546 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Georgian Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,546
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sandro Rank #2,546
Paolo Rank #2,470

Paolo is more popular, ranked #2470 vs #2546 for Sandro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sandro or Paolo more popular?

Paolo is more popular, ranked #2470 compared to Sandro at #2546 in the United States.

What do Sandro and Paolo mean?

Sandro means "defender of men" (Greek via Italian origin). Paolo means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Sandro and Paolo boy or girl names?

Sandro is primarily a boy name. Paolo is primarily a boy name.

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