UK boy's name
Alexandro
Defender of mankind, from the Greek name Alexandros.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Alexandro is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alexandro popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3112, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 7 births.
This profile covers 70 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 1997 to 2023. 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.
The latest count is about 86% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 69 living people in the UK are called Alexandro. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Alexandro ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 7 boys were registered as Alexandro.
- • About 69 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alexandro as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3112
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2005
7 births
Estimated living
69
2026
Meaning
What does Alexandro mean?
The name Alexandro has its roots 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 "aner" meaning "man." This name can be translated to mean "defender of men" or "protector of men."
The earliest recorded use of the name Alexandros can be found in Homer's Iliad, an ancient Greek epic poem. In the story, Alexandros was another name given to Paris, the prince of Troy who was responsible for starting the Trojan War. The name gained popularity in ancient Greece and was borne by several notable historical figures, including Alexander the Great, the legendary Macedonian king who conquered a vast empire stretching from Greece to India in the 4th century BC.
Throughout history, the name Alexandro has been used in various forms and spellings across different cultures and languages. In Latin, it was written as Alexander, which later evolved into the French form Alexandre and the Italian and Spanish form Alessandro. The Russian form is Aleksandr, while the Polish form is Aleksander.
Some famous individuals named Alexandro or variations of the name include:
1. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), the renowned Macedonian king and military leader who conquered much of the ancient world. 2. Alexander Nevsky (1220-1263), a prince of Novgorod and Grand Prince of Vladimir who led the defense of Russia against Swedish and German invaders. 3. Alessandro Volta (1745-1827), the Italian physicist and inventor who is credited with the invention of the electric battery. 4. Aleksandr Pushkin (1799-1837), a renowned Russian poet, playwright, and novelist who is considered the founder of modern Russian literature. 5. Aleksander Griboyedov (1795-1829), a Russian diplomat, playwright, and composer known for his comedy "Woe from Wit."
While the name Alexandro has a rich history and has been borne by many significant figures throughout the ages, its meaning and cultural significance have evolved over time, reflecting the diverse and interconnected nature of human societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alexandro over time
The chart below shows babies named Alexandro registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Alexandro, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alexandro by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alexandro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3903 | 13 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4107 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | #3335 | 29 | 7 |
| 1990s | #2022 | 5 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alexandro
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- 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
Alexandro: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alexandro in the UK right now?
In 2023, Alexandro was ranked #3112 for boys in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Alexandro most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 7 babies registered as Alexandro in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alexandro?
Defender of mankind, from the Greek name Alexandros.
How many people are called Alexandro in the UK?
A total of 70 babies have been registered as Alexandro across the 17 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.