How to say it
a · les · SAN · dro
ˌæl.ɛsˈsɑːn.droʊ
Masculine
Alessandro
Defender of men
What it means
The Italian form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of mankind.'
Alessandro is the flowing Italian form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of mankind.' It carries Renaissance grandeur, worn by counts and composers, and stays a top name across Italy. The feminine Alessandra is its partner. Ale and Sandro are the shorts. Said ah-leh-SAHN-droh.
How to spell Alessandro
The standard spelling is Alessandro. Common variants include Alexander, Alejandro, Alsandair, but Alessandro is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #497 in 2025, currently #497 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Nickname
Ale, Sandro.
- Spelling
The Italian form of Alexander; feminine Alessandra.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Alessandro Volta Italian physicist who invented the electric battery
- Alessandro Del Piero Italian footballer and 2006 World Cup winner
Spelling variants
- Alexander
- Alejandro
- Alsandair
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Common questions
- What does the name Alessandro mean?
- The Italian form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of mankind.'
- What does Alessandro mean in Italian?
- In Italian, Alessandro means "Defender of men." Alessandro is the flowing Italian form of Alexander, from the Greek for 'defender of mankind.' It carries Renaissance grandeur, worn by counts and composers, and stays a top name across Italy. The feminine Alessandra is its partner. Ale and Sandro are the shorts. Said ah-leh-SAHN-droh.
- How do you pronounce Alessandro?
- Alessandro is pronounced ˌæl.ɛsˈsɑːn.droʊ. Say it as a-les-SAN-dro, with the stress on the "san" syllable.
- How do you spell Alessandro?
- The standard spelling is Alessandro. Common spelling variants include Alexander, Alejandro, Alsandair.
- Is Alessandro a boy or girl name?
- Alessandro is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Alessandro?
- Alessandro ranked #497 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.