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Alexandro

♂ Boy

Pronounced al-ex-AN-droh /ˌæl.ɛkˈsæn.droʊ/High

Meaning: Defender of men; Spanish/Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend + aner/andros: man)High

In 30 seconds: The Spanish and Italian form of Alexander meaning 'defender of men,' a variant of the more common Alejandro/Alessandro. Four syllables of classical Greek greatness in Mediterranean form.

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Origin HighSpanish, Greek, Italian

MeaningDefender of men; Spanish/Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend + aner/andros: man)

U.S. rank (2025)#2643 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2004

Total births (all-time)≈ 6,997

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Alexandro is a Spanish and Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (defender of men: alexein to defend + aner man). Alexander the Great spread the name through his conquests, and it became one of the most common names across Europe and Latin America.

Alexandro ranked #2436 for boys in 2024, used in Hispanic communities as a variant of the more common Alejandro.

Did you know? Alexander the Great (356–323 BCE) built the largest empire in ancient history by age 30 — stretching from Greece to India. His tutor was Aristotle, he founded 20+ cities named Alexandria, and he was undefeated in battle. No name in history has inspired more exploration and conquest.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Alexandro — Greek/Spanish etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AlejandroAlessandroAlexander

Nicknames

AlexLexAlexan

Famous Bearers

★Alexander the Great (356–323 BCE)
King of Macedon who built one of the largest ancient empires, stretching from Greece to India, by age 30. Undefeated in battle; tutored by Aristotle.

If you like Alexandro…

Alejandro— the standard Spanish form of the same name

Alessandro— the Italian form of the same name

Alexander— the English form of the same Greek name

Alexei— Russian form of Alexander with the same heritage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alexandro mean?

Alexandro means 'defender of men,' the Spanish and Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend + aner: man).

How do you pronounce Alexandro?

It's said al-ex-AN-droh /ˌæl.ɛkˈsæn.droʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Alexandro a boy or girl name?

Alexandro is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Alexandro?

Alexandro ranked #2436 for U.S. boys in 2024.