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Alesandro

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-leh-SAHN-droh /ɑː.lɛˈsɑːn.droʊ/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of the Italian Alessandro, itself from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' Carries the full Alexander heritage. A warm, flowing name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A form of Alessandro: Alesandro means 'defender of the people' (said 'ah-leh-SAHN-droh'). Warm and flowing.
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Origin MediumItalian, Greek
MeaningA variant spelling of the Italian Alessandro, itself from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' Carries the full Alexander heritage. A warm, flowing name.
U.S. rank (2025)#8278 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 379

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219722025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alesandro is a spelling variant of Alessandro, the Italian form of the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people.' It carries the Alexander heritage - kings, saints, and conquerors - in a warm, flowing shape (said 'ah-leh-SAHN-droh').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, alongside the more common Alessandro. Rare, warm, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Alesandro is a variant of the Italian Alessandro, from the Greek Alexandros, 'defender of the people' - carrying the whole grand Alexander heritage in a mellow form (said 'ah-leh-SAHN-droh').
Overall data confidence 55%
References - Alesandro — Variant of Alessandro/Alexander; Greek 'defender of the people'

Variations

AlessandroAlejandroAlexander

Nicknames

AleSandro

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If you like Alesandro…

Alessandro— the standard Italian spelling
Alejandro— a like Spanish form of the name
Alexander— the parent name behind it
Sandro— a like short form of Alessandro

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alesandro mean?

Alesandro is a form of Alessandro/Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of the people.'

How do you pronounce Alesandro?

It's said ah-leh-SAHN-droh /ɑː.lɛˈsɑːn.droʊ/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alesandro a boy or girl name?

Alesandro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alesandro?

Alesandro is a rare name in the U.S., alongside the more common Alessandro.

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