Alessandro is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #530 in 2023 with 555 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 608 births ranking #497. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 391.2%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 3,078 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.