Alessandro is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #541 in 2022 with 547 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 608 births ranking #497. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 384.1%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 3,189 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.