Alessandro is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #494 in 2006 with 61 recorded births. This places Alessandro in the top 9% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 71 births ranking #494. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 64.9%. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 5,251 boys born was named Alessandro. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Alessandro is the Italian form of Alexander and means "defender of men". It combines the strength of a classical name with a distinctive Italian elegance.
The name has deep roots in Italy and shares its wider history with Alexander, one of the great names of the ancient world. It remains a familiar classic in Italian-speaking communities.