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The baby name Alessandro is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /a.lesˈsan.dro/; English: /ˌælɪˈsændroʊ/.

Alessandro is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 4.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: /a.lesˈsan.dro/; English: /ˌælɪˈsændroʊ/

What is the meaning of the name Alessandro ?

The baby name Alessandro is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /a.lesˈsan.dro/; English: /ˌælɪˈsændroʊ/.

Alessandro is Italian in Origin.

Alessandro is the Italian form of Greek Alexandros, from alexein “to defend” + anēr/andros “man,” yielding the meaning “defender of men.” The name traveled via the Roman world as Alexander and became established in medieval Italy, sustained by the fame of Alexander the Great and by Christian saints and popes named Alexander. Bearers include painter Sandro Botticelli (born Alessandro), composer Alessandro Scarlatti, explorer Alessandro Malaspina, and physicist Alessandro Volta.

International variants span Alexander, Alexandros, Alexios, Alejandro (Spanish), Alexandre (French/Portuguese), Alexandru (Romanian), Alasdair (Scottish Gaelic), and Iskandar (Arabic/Persian); short forms include Xander and Sander. Italian diminutives and nicknames are Ale, Sandro, and Sandrino; the feminine is Alessandra. In Italy and Italian-speaking Switzerland it remains classic and widely used, while in English-speaking countries Alessandro has gained moderate traction in recent decades, often chosen to honor Italian roots.

Alessandro has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alessandro

Alessandro Manzoni Politician · Born 1785 · Holy Roman Empire Alessandro Manzoni was an Italian writer best known for his landmark novel The Betrothed (I promessi sposi), widely considered a masterpiece of world literature. He was also a poet, playwright, and philosopher, and remains one of the most important figures in Italian literature. Alessandro Nivola Actor · Born 1972 · United States Alessandro Nivola is an American actor best known for his film and stage work, including roles in Face/Off, Jurassic Park III, and The Many Saints of Newark. He has won a Screen Actors Guild Award and has also been nominated for a Tony Award and an Independent Spirit Award. Alessandro Safina Actor · Born 1963 · Italy Alessandro Safina is best known as an Italian operatic pop tenor who blends classical opera with contemporary pop music. Born in Siena, Italy, he became especially known for songs like "Luna" and "Aria e memoria."
Alessandro Borghi Actor · Born 1986 · Italy Alessandro Borghi is an Italian actor best known for his role in the TV series 'Suburra: Blood on Rome'. He also starred in the films 'On My Skin' and 'The First King'. Born in 1986, he has become a prominent figure in Italian cinema. Alessandro Preziosi Actor · Born 1973 · Italy Alessandro Preziosi is best known as an Italian actor, especially for his role in Elisa di Rivombrosa. Born on 19 April 1973, he has also appeared in films such as Mine Vaganti and Maschi contro femmine. Alessandro Momo Actor · Born 1956 · Italy Alessandro Momo was an Italian actor best known for his roles in the films Malizia (1973) and Scent of a Woman (1974). He died in a motorcycle accident in Rome on 19 November 1974, just a few days before his 18th birthday.

Celebrity babies named Alessandro

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Alessandro Gassmann Vittorio Gassman television actor ★★★★★
Alessandro Borghese Barbara Bouchet television actor ★★★★★ Luigi Borghese film producer

Alessandro – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 — 836
Germany Boys 2025 #1 — 423
IT Boys 2024 #4 4,201 47
IT 0 #5 18,477 4,183
IT Boys 0 #6 332,221 10,046
HN 0 #22 1 704
MT 0 #38 6 1,767
HN Boys 0 #52 1 749
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #59 8 2,830
Switzerland Boys 2024 #65 78 1,769
JP 0 #71 7 4,057
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
BR Boys 0 #90 5,791 12,213
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
LU Boys 0 #112 114 4,970
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
EE Boys 0 #123 3 2,087
CY Boys 0 #129 3 3,473
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
MT Boys 0 #133 45 4,064
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
LT Boys 0 #147 5 2,166
HU Boys 0 #149 26 3,954
RS Boys 0 #151 4 2,277
CR 0 #159 7 5,526
Belgium Boys 2023 #163 33 415
Sweden Boys 2022 #172 11 1,509
BR 0 #175 189 5,969
UY 0 #177 6 2,477
AE 0 #180 8 10,220
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
RU 0 #190 5 3,641
AR 0 #191 3 2,915
SI Boys 0 #199 11 3,402
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
BG Boys 0 #210 10 3,850
PL 0 #211 2 2,600
EC Boys 0 #222 18 3,322
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
AO Boys 0 #226 17 5,568
JP Boys 0 #226 72 7,909
AL Girls 0 #227 1 4,141
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #232 3 5,842
HR Boys 0 #237 22 3,997
GR Boys 0 #239 29 6,912
PT 0 #242 9 4,161
PT Boys 0 #244 135 7,951
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
Canada Boys 2024 #250 57 2,588
TW Boys 0 #252 5 7,111
PE 0 #266 45 6,350
CZ Boys 0 #268 37 6,530
France Boys 2021 #270 122 2,865
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
PE Boys 0 #273 1,576 14,506
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
AL Boys 0 #287 12 5,122
GT 0 #287 28 5,948
KZ Boys 0 #288 9 6,578
Austria Boys 0 #290 158 2,180
JM Boys 0 #292 2 6,876
HR Girls 0 #294 1 3,687
GT Boys 0 #299 187 7,625
DK Boys 0 #300 26 7,401
CN Boys 0 #304 16 9,639
PL Boys 0 #305 31 6,459
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
Germany Boys 0 #333 1,046 5,697
MU Boys 0 #334 24 8,477
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
UY Boys 0 #340 60 5,922
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
MY 0 #350 5 12,352
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
NL 0 #357 35 2,481
BO 0 #368 14 6,868
PH Boys 0 #373 11 11,440
CR Boys 0 #379 110 10,188
Germany 0 #385 53 2,542
Spain 0 #386 67 2,326
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
CL 0 #392 20 6,867
MX 0 #393 21 8,339
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PA Boys 0 #399 83 9,305
AR Boys 0 #404 64 7,628
Finland Boys 0 #407 21 2,041
EG 0 #411 2 6,387
CL Boys 0 #421 282 13,390
RU Boys 0 #433 73 12,621
ZA 0 #438 10 14,421
Spain Boys 0 #448 656 5,610
United States Boys 2024 #461 539 7,044
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
BO Boys 0 #472 122 9,244
CO 0 #502 9 7,768
HK Boys 0 #503 25 12,905
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
IR Boys 0 #519 34 10,162
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
LY 0 #552 8 12,703
PS Boys 0 #556 6 10,655
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
MX Boys 0 #589 457 16,355
Finland Boys 2026 #595 88 3,552
BD Boys 0 #603 3 10,045
IT Girls 0 #607 1,327 9,415
IL Boys 0 #621 5 10,983
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
LB 0 #649 10 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
SG Boys 0 #661 37 17,960
QA Boys 0 #682 26 18,093
NL Boys 0 #691 266 5,873
IQ Boys 0 #692 6 13,071
CO Boys 0 #704 222 15,656
KW Boys 0 #755 15 18,755
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
TN 0 #781 49 13,765
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
EG Boys 0 #836 51 15,035
OM Boys 0 #857 25 17,948
BR Girls 0 #886 56 12,708
CL Girls 0 #908 8 14,098
PE Girls 0 #925 19 14,861
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,034 59 22,615
MA 0 #1,060 69 20,986
MY Girls 0 #1,072 1 24,821
ZA Boys 0 #1,073 106 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,088 24 25,439
DZ 0 #1,139 38 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
TR 0 #1,184 28 19,440
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
MX Girls 0 #1,263 5 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,585 30 28,008

Alessandro is popular in 87 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Wallonia, Belgium
Belgium
IT

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People also ask about Alessandro

Alessandro is predominantly a boy's name.
Alessandro is a 4 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /a.lesˈsan.dro/; English: /ˌælɪˈsændroʊ/.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Sandro, Sandrino and Ale.
Across languages, Alessandro has these equivalents: Alexander (English), Alexandre (French/Portuguese), Alejandro (Spanish), Alexandro (Spanish variant), Aleksandr (Russian), and 4 more.
Yes, very popular — Alessandro ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Alessandro ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Alessandro's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #281 in 2011 to #270 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 7 notable people named Alessandro are in our database, including Alessandro Manzoni (Politician), Alessandro Nivola (Actor), Alessandro Safina (Actor).
Yes — at least 2 celebrity couples have chosen Alessandro for their child, including Vittorio Gassman.