The nameAlvaro
Alvaro is a Spanish name of Visigothic origin. It is a classic in Spain.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Álvaro probably comes from the Germanic al, "all", and wart, "guardian".
Origin
Germanic, through Spanish.
History
In the United States Alvaro reached 455th in 1985.
Famous people named Alvaro
- Álvaro Morata, footballer
- Álvaro Siza, architect
- Álvaro Uribe, president of Colombia
Popularity of the name Alvaro
Alvaro in the United States
Alvaro was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 3,915 births over the decade, 23% of all recorded babies named Alvaro. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 2000. Half of all babies named Alvaro in the United States were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 314 births a year on average, against 262 in the five years before.
Alvaro in France
Alvaro was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 270 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Alvaro. Its rise began around 1964, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Alvaro in France were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 45 births a year on average, against 30 in the five years before.
Sibling names for Alvaro
Names from the same generation as Alvaro, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alvaro mean?
Álvaro probably comes from the Germanic al, "all", and wart, "guardian".
What is the origin of the name Alvaro?
Germanic, through Spanish.
Is Alvaro a girl's or a boy's name?
Alvaro is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Alvaro?
In 2024, Alvaro was the 771st most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 327 births.
What are good sibling names for Alvaro?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Linda, Judith, Paula and Charlene for a sister, Rudy, Roger, Ernest and Albert for a brother.
Who are famous people named Alvaro?
Álvaro Morata, footballer; Álvaro Siza, architect; Álvaro Uribe, president of Colombia.