Alessandro is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1143 in 1997 with 108 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 608 births ranking #497. In 1997, approximately 1 in every 17,455 boys born was named Alessandro. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.