Alessandro is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #671 in 2012 with 50 recorded births. This places Alessandro in the top 11% of ranked UK boys' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2009 with 71 births ranking #494. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 35.1%. In 2012, approximately 1 in every 6,968 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.