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Alesso

♂ Boy

Pronounced ah-LES-soh /ɑˈlɛs.soʊ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian short form of Alessandro (Alexander) — from Greek, 'a defender of mankind' (alexo, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man')Medium

In 30 seconds: A defender of mankind: Alesso shortens Alessandro — 'a defender of mankind'. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-LES-soh').
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Origin MediumGreek, Italian
MeaningAn Italian short form of Alessandro (Alexander) — from Greek, 'a defender of mankind' (alexo, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man')
U.S. rank (2025)#5408 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 161

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020132025

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

Alesso is an Italian short form of Alessandro — the Italian Alexander, from Greek alexo, 'to defend', plus aner/andros, 'man' — 'a defender of mankind'. A lyrical, modern name (the DJ and producer Alesso; said 'ah-LES-soh'; nickname Ale).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, a-defender-of-mankind at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Alexander means 'a defender of mankind' (Greek alexo, 'to defend', plus aner, 'man') — Alesso is a lyrical Italian short form of Alessandro (the Swedish DJ Alesso; said 'ah-LES-soh').
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Alessandro — root etymology

Variations

AlessandroAlessioAlesio

Nicknames

Ale

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If you like Alesso…

Alessandro— the fuller name
Alessio— a kin Italian Alex- boys' name
Alejandro— the Spanish form
Sandro— a fellow Alessandro short form

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alesso mean?

Alesso shortens Alessandro (Alexander) — Greek 'a defender of mankind'.

How do you pronounce Alesso?

It's said ah-LES-soh /ɑˈlɛs.soʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alesso a boy or girl name?

Alesso is a boy's name.

How popular is Alesso?

Alesso is a rare name in the U.S.

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