Alessio
Meaning: Defender, protector
Origin: Greek (via Italian)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Italy: #20
Total births: 74,089
History: Italian form of Alexis, from Greek 'alexein' meaning to defend. Saint Alessio is venerated in the Catholic Church as a patron of beggars and pilgrims.
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| Current rank (2024) | #38 |
| Babies named Alessio in 2024 | 873 |
| Total recorded in Italy | 74,089 |
| Peak year | 2001 (4,548 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #14 |
| Years in records | 1999–2024 (26 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 10 spots |
Frequently asked about Alessio
What does the name Alessio mean?
Alessio means “Defender, protector” from Greek (via Italian) roots.
What is the origin of the name Alessio?
Alessio has Greek (via Italian) origin. The traditional meaning is “Defender, protector”.
How popular is Alessio in Italy?
Alessio ranked #38 in Italy in 2024 — given to 873 babies that year.
When was Alessio most popular?
Alessio peaked in 2001 with 4,548 babies registered that year in Italy.
Is Alessio a boy or girl name?
Alessio is predominantly a boys' name in Italy — over 90% of Alessios in registered births are male.
Is the name Alessio rising or falling in popularity?
Alessio has fallen 10 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Italy — from #28 in 2019 to #38 in 2024.
How long has Alessio been recorded in Italy?
Alessio appears in birth records in Italy across 26 years — from 1999 through 2024.