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Alessio
BoyItalian, Greek· “defender”
- Meaning
- defender
- Origin
- Italian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- uh-LEH-see-oh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #867
- US babies 2025
- 276
- Best rank
- #867 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Alessio
Alessio is an Italian and Greek name that means “defender”.
Italy's form of Alexis is Alessio, from the Greek alexios, meaning defender or helper, related to the verb alexein, to defend. The name was carried by Saint Alexius of Rome, a figure of early Christian legend, and it has long been used in Italy. Alessio has a warm, musical sound, with the Italian stress on the middle syllable. Related forms include Alexis in French and English and Alexei in Russian, and Italians often shorten the name to Ale.
Popularity over time
Alessio first appears in US Social Security records in 1922. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 2024. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #867, and its highest count, 276 babies. Use has grown 452% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,393 in 2000, #2,262 in 2010, and #867 in 2025. Of the 2,372 US boys named Alessio since records began, 47% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 731 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Eren, Carlo, Adler, Zev, and Casper.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Alessio ranked highest in New Mexico, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #272 | 7 |
| Connecticut | #383 | 7 |
| Massachusetts | #508 | 9 |
| New York | #513 | 31 |
| Florida | #515 | 34 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Alessio is usually pronounced uh-LEH-see-oh, with four syllables. It has seven letters, starts with A and ends in “-io”.
Middle names for Alessio
A few middle names that flow with Alessio: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Alessio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessio mean?
Alessio is an Italian and Greek name that means “defender”.
What is the origin of the name Alessio?
Alessio has Italian and Greek roots. Italy's form of Alexis is Alessio, from the Greek alexios, meaning defender or helper, related to the verb alexein, to defend.
Is Alessio a popular name?
Yes. Alessio ranked #867 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Alessio a boy or girl name?
Alessio is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Alessio?
Alessio is usually pronounced uh-LEH-see-oh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings