The nameAlessandro
Alessandro is the Italian form of Alexander, a boy's name of Greek origin. It has been liked in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Alessandro comes from the Greek Alexandros, from alexein, "to protect", and aner, "man".
Origin
Greek, through Italian.
History
Found in France since the 1950s, Alessandro grew in the 2000s and is still given, especially in the southeast.
Famous people named Alessandro
- Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist
- Alessandro Del Piero, Italian footballer
Popularity of the name Alessandro
Alessandro in France
Alessandro was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,445 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Alessandro. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2012. Half of all babies named Alessandro in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 104 births a year.
Variants and related names
Alessandro in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessandro mean?
Alessandro comes from the Greek Alexandros, from alexein, "to protect", and aner, "man".
What is the origin of the name Alessandro?
Greek, through Italian.
Is Alessandro a girl's or a boy's name?
Alessandro is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Alessandro?
Variants and related names of Alessandro include Alexandre and Sandro.
Who are famous people named Alessandro?
Alessandro Volta, Italian physicist; Alessandro Del Piero, Italian footballer.