Álvaro

Álvaro is a boy's name of Spanish origin meaning “all and noble.” In 2024 it was given to 327 boys in the United States.

Álvaro at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
“all and noble”

About the name Álvaro

Álvaro belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “all and noble” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Álvaro first appears in Social Security records in 1914. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #455 in 1985, and in 2024 327 babies received the name — 17,027 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Álvaro in US records

First recorded (US)
1914
Best US rank
#455 in 1985
Peak year
2000
Babies named Álvaro in 2024
327
Total since 1880
17,027

Álvaro in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1411 in 2002
Babies named Álvaro in 2025
14
Total since 1996
212

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Álvaro mean?

Álvaro means “all and noble” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Álvaro a boy or girl name?

Álvaro is a boy name. In 2024, 327 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Álvaro?

Álvaro comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Álvaro?

Álvaro first appears in US records in 1914. Its best-ever ranking was #455 in 1985, and 327 babies were given the name in 2024.

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