UK boy's name
Alesandro
Defender of mankind, from the Greek words "alexo" and "andros".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2004. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alesandro is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alesandro popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2004 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3651, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2004 to 2004. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Alesandro is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Alesandro. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2005 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alesandro ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales in 2004, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 3 boys were registered as Alesandro.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alesandro as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3651
2004
Births in 2004
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Alesandro mean?
The name Alesandro finds its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek name "Alexandros," which is a combination of the words "alexo," meaning "to defend," and "andros," meaning "man." This suggests that the name originally carried the meaning of "defender of men" or "protector of mankind."
The name Alesandro gained popularity across various regions of the ancient world, including parts of Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. It was particularly common in areas influenced by Greek culture and the spread of Hellenistic civilization. The name appears in several ancient texts and historical records, further solidifying its widespread usage during that era.
One of the earliest and most notable individuals to bear the name Alesandro was Alexander the Great, the renowned Macedonian king and military commander who lived from 356 to 323 BC. His conquests and exploits played a pivotal role in shaping the Hellenistic period and the spread of Greek culture across vast territories.
During the Roman era, the name Alesandro underwent a slight variation, becoming "Alexander" in Latin. This version of the name was adopted by several notable figures, including Alexander Severus, a Roman emperor who ruled from 222 to 235 AD.
In the Middle Ages, the name Alesandro continued to be used across various regions of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Alesandro Nevskiy, a 13th-century Russian prince and military leader who played a crucial role in defending Novgorod against the Teutonic Knights and the Swedes. His heroic actions earned him sainthood in the Russian Orthodox Church.
The Renaissance period saw the name Alesandro gain further prominence, particularly in Italy. Alesandro de' Medici, who lived from 1510 to 1537, was an influential ruler of Florence and the first Duke of the Medici dynasty.
Another notable figure was Alesandro Farnese, an Italian military leader and governor who lived from 1546 to 1592. He played a significant role in the Spanish military campaigns during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Republic.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Alesandro by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alesandro was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3651 | 3 | 1 |
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- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alesandro: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alesandro in the UK right now?
In 2004, Alesandro was ranked #3651 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alesandro most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 3 babies registered as Alesandro in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alesandro?
Defender of mankind, from the Greek words "alexo" and "andros".
How many people are called Alesandro in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Alesandro across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.