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Alessandro

Alessandro is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning “defender of man.” In 2024 it was given to 539 boys in the United States.

Alessandro at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Italian · Greek
Meaning
“defender of man”
Also spelled
Alexander

About the name Alessandro

Alessandro belongs to the Italian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “defender of man” — is the sense carried by its Italian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Alexander.

In the United States, Alessandro first appears in Social Security records in 1933. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #530 in 2023, and in 2024 539 babies received the name — 11,394 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Alessandro in US records

First recorded (US)
1933
Best US rank
#530 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Alessandro in 2024
539
Total since 1880
11,394

Spellings & short forms

Alexander

Similar names

More names from the Italian shelf:

RomanItalianGiovanniItalianAngeloItalianMarcoItalianSalvatoreItalianDanteItalianOrlandoItalianMiloItalian

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Alessandro mean?

Alessandro means “defender of man” in its Italian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Alessandro a boy or girl name?

Alessandro is a boy name. In 2024, 539 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Alessandro?

Alessandro comes from the Italian and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Alexander.

How popular is the name Alessandro?

Alessandro first appears in US records in 1933. Its best-ever ranking was #530 in 2023, and 539 babies were given the name in 2024.

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