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Alessandro
BoyMeaning of Alessandro: Greek: 'defender of men'
Alessandro is a boy's name most strongly associated with Italian naming. It has 10 letters and 4 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 514th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 800th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#514
608 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#800
41 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
12,002
First recorded 1933 · peak 2025
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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