Alessio

Alessio is a diminutive of the Italian name Alessandro, which is the Italian equivalent of Alexander. The meaning of the name is 'the defender of men' or 'the protector.' This meaning traces back to the Greek original name Alexandros, which is composed of the ancient Greek words alexein, meaning 'to ward off, protect, defend,' and aner (genitive andros) for 'man, human.'

What does the name Alessio mean?

Alessio is a diminutive of Alessandro, the Italian variant of Alexander, and means 'the defender of men' or, more generally, 'the protector.' This meaning comes from the Greek name Alexandros, which is derived from the ancient Greek terms alexein for 'to ward off, protect, defend' and aner (genitive andros) for 'man, human.' Since around the turn of the millennium, Alessio has gained popularity in Germany and is valued as a modern boy's name. The feminine form of the name is Alessia.

Where does the name Alessio come from?

Alessio is a masculine name with ancient Greek roots, meaning 'the defender of men' or 'the protector.' It is composed of the ancient Greek words alexein, meaning 'to ward off, protect, defend,' and aner, meaning 'man, human.' The name is used in Italian.

How do you pronounce Alessio?

The pronunciation of Alessio is soft and flowing; typically, the name is pronounced in Germany as 'A-les-si-o' [aˈlɛsio]. The double consonant provides a rhythmic flow, and the open 'o' at the end gives the name a gentle touch. Alessio has an international and vibrant sound – elegant, spirited, and present.

When is the name day of Alessio?

As a variant of Alexander, Alessio has several name days, with the most significant being celebrated on May 3 and July 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Alessio is among the most sought-after first names. Currently, it ranks 236th among the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2016, when it reached 69th place. Over the past ten years, Alessio has been chosen as a first name approximately 5,300 times, earning it 152nd place in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds 164th place.

Nicknames & pet names

Ale / Aless / Alexius / Ali / Alo / Lele / Leselo / Lessel / Lessi / Lessio / Lesslo / Lessly / Lessu / Lessy / Linzlo / Lio / Sio

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Famous people

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• Alessio Boni (Italian actor)
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• Alessio de Crignis (ski jumper from Italy)
• Alessio de Paolis (Italian opera singer)
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• Alessio di Mauro (tennis player)
• Alessio Dunnhofer (ski jumper from Italy)
• Alessio Eraldo Bruno (Italian football player)
• Alessio Figalli (mathematician from Germany)
• Alessio Galasso (rugby player from Senegal)