Alessandro name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Alessandro a-lessand-ro
Meaning: Defender of Men, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man and Manly
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What does Alessandro mean?

Prevalent boy name Alessandro is particulary used in Italian, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish and Swedish, meaning of Alessandro is "Defender of Men, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Protect and Man or Manly" has origin in Old Greek.

Also Alessandro is equivalent of Alexander in English, Spanish and Italian languages. Alessandro is celebrated on April 22nd.

How do I pronounce Alessandro?

The most common way to pronounce four syllabled Alessandro is a-lessand-ro. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., al(e)-ssan-dro or ah-luh-sawn-dro.

Variants of Alessandro

Alessander, Alexander, Alessio, Alexios, Alexis, Alastair, Alister, Alek, Davidalexander, Alexanderjames

How popular is the name Alessandro?

Alessandro was a very popular name in Italy. Over 164979 babies have been named Alessandro since 1999. At the peak of its usage in 2004, 9544 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 2nd position.

However after 20 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still performing better than most of the names. Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 5 baby names 20 times Alessandro is common in United States where over 8408 new-borns have been given the name since 1933.

Currently the name is hotter than ever, the moniker grabbed the 600th spot and 452 baby boys were given the name. Also, Alessandro is common in France where over 3417 new-borns have been given the name since 1951.

When at the peak of its usage in 2008, the moniker grabbed the 349th spot and 185 baby boys were given the name. Also, Alessandro was a common name in Switzerland.

Over 2949 babies have been named Alessandro since 1998. At the peak of its usage in 2000,. However after 21 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. Also, Alessandro was a common name in Belgium.

Over 1674 babies have been named Alessandro since 1995. When at the peak of its usage in 2000,. However after 24 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Alessandro is a familiar baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 400 names. In 2000, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 378 on boy names chart when 71 babies were given the name Alessandro.

Over 1237 people have been named Alessandro in England and Wales. Alessandro is an uncommon baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. But an extremely popular name in Brazil where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

As per our research, over 560000 babies have been bestowed Alessandro around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023529555
2022540546
2021609453
2020624428
2019608449
2018600454
2017645401
2016681367
2015683370
2014626422
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Alessandro in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands39040505
Finland3717150
Sweden48923505
Norway11713805
Denmark216000

Here's what numbers has to say about Alessandro

Explore yourself more. You are always excited about new beginnings, challenges, unexpected problems and complex situations that require thinking outside the box and finding a creative solution. You are always preoccupied with other people's problems because they know you are compassionate and ready to help at any time. You lack enthusiasm and adventure. You always see the good in everything and everyone.

Do you like Alessandro? You would love these names

  •  Mony means Alone used for both sexes and is used especially in Swedish and Danish has its origin in Greek
  •  Lexus - The prevalent unisex name Lexus is used largely in Swedish and English is of Old Greek origin, Lexus means "The Defender"
  •  Pierino - Unheard-of Pierino came from Greek, meaning of Pierino is "Rock or Rock" is given to boys
  •  Coetta - Coetta's meaning is Victorious, Victory and People and Nike Which Means Victory used for girls that originated from Old Greek is chiefly used in English. Coetta is resultant of Colette.
  •  Alastair - The infrequent boy name Alastair means "Protect or Man, Alasdair or Alexander" is originated from Old Greek and Scottish is used especially in Scottish and English

Sibling Names for Alessandro

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Famous people named Alessandro

  • Alessandro Cagliostro,
  • Alessandro Marcello, Italian nobleman and composer
  • Alessandro Moreschi, castrato singer of the late 19th century and the only castrato to make solo recordings
  • Alessandro Alessandri, Neapolitan lawyer of great learning,
  • Alessandro Stradella, (Bologna, 3 July 1643
  • Alessandro Tassoni, Italian poet and writer
  • Alessandro Peretti di Montalto, Italian Roman Catholic Cardinal Bishop
  • Alessandro Baricco, Italian writer, director and performer
  • Alessandro Grandi, northern Italian composer of the early Baroque era
  • Alessandro Striggio, Italian composer
  • Alessandro Longhi, Venetian portrait painter and printmaker
  • Alessandro Fortis, Italian politician
  • Alessandro Santin, Italian race car driver
  • Alessandro Achillini, Italian philosopher and physician
  • Alessandro Bottoni, triathlete from Italy
  • Alessandro Foglietta,
  • Alessandro Battilocchio, Italian politician and Member of the European Parliament
  • Alessandro Palma di Cesnola, archaeologist who excavated in Cyprus
  • Alessandro Poerio, Italian poet and patriot
  • Alessandro Piccolomini, Italian astronomer and philosopher from Siena
  • Alessandro Leopardi, Venetian sculptor, bronze founder and architect
  • Alessandro Vittoria, Italian Mannerist sculptor of the Venetian school
  • Alessandro Martini, Italian businessman
  • Alessandro Piccinini, Italian lutenist and composer
  • Alessandro Albani, should be best remembered as a leading collector of antiquities
  • Alessandro Pinheiro Martins, Brazilian football player
  • Alessandro Nini, Italian composer of operas and church music
  • Alessandro Mancini, was Captain Regent of San Marino for the six-months term
  • Alessandro Pasqualini, Italian Renaissance architect and engineer,
  • Alessandro Mendini, Italian designer and architect
  • Alessandro Moscardi, Italian former rugby union player
  • Alessandro Bianchi, Italian academic and politician
  • Alessandro Poglietti, Baroque organist and composer of unknown origin
  • Alessandro Sommella, Italian musician
  • Alessandro Zampedri, Italian race car driver
  • Alessandro Lotta, former bassist of the Italian symphonic metal band Rhapsody of Fire
  • Alessandro Profumo, current CEO of Leonardo S.p
  • Alessandro Sforza, Italian condottiero and lord of Pesaro
  • Alessandro Fei, Italian painter active in Florence
  • Alessandro Vollero, New York mobster and a high-ranking member of the Neapolitan Camorra Navy Street gang
  • Alessandro Zanni, Italian rugby union player
  • Alessandro Maganza, Italian painter of the Mannerist style
  • Alessandro Specchi, Italian architect and engraver
  • Alessandro Dell'Acqua, fashion designer
  • Alessandro Marchesini, Italian painter and art merchant of the late-Baroque and Rococo
  • Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist, chemist
  • Alessandro Valignano, Italian Jesuit missionary
  • Alessandro Farnese, grandson of Pope Paul III
  • Alessandro Galilei, Italian mathematician, architect and theorist
  • Alessandro Padoa, Italian mathematician and logician
  • Alessandro Algardi, Italian high-Baroque sculptor active almost exclusively
  • Alessandro Allori, Italian portrait painter of the late Mannerist Florentine school
  • Alessandro Scarlatti, Italian Baroque composer
  • Alessandro Manzoni, He is famous for the novel 'The Betrothed'
  • Alessandro de' Medici, Duke of Florence, due to his dark complexion

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
  7. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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