The nameAlessio
Alessio is the Italian form of Alexis, meaning "defender".
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Alessio comes from the Greek alexein, "to defend".
Origin
Greek, through Italian.
History
In the United States Alessio reached its best rank, 946th, in 2024. In England and Wales it reached 602nd the same year.
Famous people named Alessio
- Alessio Romagnoli, footballer
- Alessio Boni, actor
Popularity of the name Alessio
Alessio in the United States
Alessio was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 848 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Alessio. Its rise began around 2001, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Alessio in the United States were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 170 births a year on average, against 91 in the five years before.
Alessio in the United Kingdom
Alessio was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 335 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Alessio. Half of all babies named Alessio in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 46 births a year on average, against 39 in the five years before.
Alessio in France
Alessio in Belgium
Alessio in Switzerland
Alessio in Austria
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Alessio
Names from the same generation as Alessio, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessio mean?
Alessio comes from the Greek alexein, "to defend".
What is the origin of the name Alessio?
Greek, through Italian.
Is Alessio a girl's or a boy's name?
Alessio is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alessio?
In 2024, Alessio was the 946th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 241 births.
What are the variants of the name Alessio?
Variants and related names of Alessio include Alexis.
What are good sibling names for Alessio?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Gaia, Cleo, Romy and Inaya for a sister, Teo, Yunus, Bastian and Yuri for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alessio?
Alessio Romagnoli, footballer; Alessio Boni, actor.