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Alessio as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Alessio

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The baby name Alessio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /aˈlɛsːjo/ — ah-LESS-yo.

Alessio is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: /aˈlɛsːjo/ — ah-LESS-yo

What is the meaning of the name Alessio ?

The baby name Alessio is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /aˈlɛsːjo/ — ah-LESS-yo.

Alessio is Italian in Origin.

Alessio is the Italian masculine form of Greek Alexios (Αλέξιος), from the verb aléxein, “to ward off, defend, help,” hence “defender” or “protector.” Related to Alexander (Alexandros), it also appears as an Italian surname.

Spread to Western Europe through the cult of Saint Alexius - the late antique “Man of God” linked to Edessa/Rome - the name circulated in medieval Latin as Alexius and endured in Byzantine and Slavic traditions. In Italy, Alessio rose notably from the late 20th century and is now a familiar yet distinctly Italian choice. Close variants include Alexis (English/French/Greek, often unisex), Alexios (Greek), Aleix (Catalan), Aleixo (Portuguese), Alejo (Spanish), Alexei/Aleksey (Russian), and Aljoscha (German/Russian diminutive). The feminine counterpart is Alessia; common nicknames are Ale and Alex. The name appeals for its soft sound and pan-European familiarity.

Alessio has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alessio

Alessio Boni Actor · Born 1966 · Italy Alessio Boni is an Italian actor best known for his work in film and television. He is known for roles in The Best of Youth, Caravaggio, and Rebecca, and was born on 4 July 1966.

Celebrity babies named Alessio

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Alessio Perelli Charlotte Perrelli singer

Alessio – 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 0 #32 115,218 10,046
IT Boys 2024 #39 873 47
Switzerland Boys 2024 #43 110 1,769
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
France Boys 2021 #56 1,063 2,865
LU 0 #62 5 2,830
IT 0 #64 5,459 4,183
AL 0 #74 3 2,372
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
Belgium Boys 2024 #111 78 401
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
MT Boys 0 #148 29 4,064
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Boys 2022 #169 14 1,509
LU Boys 0 #169 50 4,970
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
SI Boys 0 #210 2 3,402
BG Boys 0 #218 3 3,850
AL Girls 0 #221 7 4,141
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
Canada Boys 2024 #236 71 2,588
AL Boys 0 #241 58 5,122
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
HR Boys 0 #253 7 3,997
TW Boys 0 #254 3 7,111
GR Boys 0 #268 6 6,912
CZ Boys 0 #293 12 6,530
JP Boys 0 #297 7 7,909
DK Boys 0 #324 9 7,401
PL Boys 0 #324 12 6,459
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
CN Boys 0 #328 4 9,639
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
PT Boys 0 #357 11 7,951
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
UY Boys 0 #406 8 5,922
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Austria Boys 0 #423 20 2,180
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #476 8 7,628
GT Boys 0 #496 4 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
RU Boys 0 #519 8 12,621
HK Boys 0 #551 7 12,905
IR Boys 0 #557 9 10,162
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
BO Boys 0 #620 3 9,244
CL Boys 0 #645 21 13,390
Finland Boys 2026 #646 37 3,552
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
United States Boys 2024 #655 241 7,044
Germany Boys 0 #675 292 5,697
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
BR Boys 0 #700 52 12,213
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
PE Boys 0 #790 89 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #804 127 5,610
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
TN 0 #820 10 13,765
NL Boys 0 #853 99 5,873
EG Boys 0 #876 11 15,035
IT Girls 0 #908 601 9,415
CO Boys 0 #911 10 15,656
OM Boys 0 #914 5 17,948
MX Boys 0 #956 27 16,355
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
MA 0 #1,112 17 20,986
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,146 33 25,619
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
TR 0 #1,250 5 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,687 5 28,008

Alessio is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Belgium
Flanders, Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Alessio

Alessio is predominantly a boy's name.
Alessio is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /aˈlɛsːjo/ — ah-LESS-yo.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Alexio, Alesso and Alesio.
Across languages, Alessio has these equivalents: Alexios (Greek), Alexius (Latin), Alexis (English/French/Greek), Alexei / Aleksey (Russian), Alejo (Spanish), and 1 more.
Yes, very popular — Alessio ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Alessio ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Alessio's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #205 in 2011 to #56 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 1 notable people named Alessio are in our database, including Alessio Boni (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Alessio for their child, including Charlotte Perrelli.