Alessio

Meaning of Alessio

This name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people'. It suggests someone who is strong and looks out for others.

Alessio has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alessio

After ranking as high as #946 in 2024, Alessio has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Alessio

• Alessio Romagnoli
  Italian professional footballer
• Alessio Cerci
  Italian former professional footballer
• Alessio Tacchinardi
  Italian former professional footballer
• Alessio Sakara
  Italian former mixed martial artist
• Alessio Bernabei
  Italian singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Alessio

What does the name Alessio mean?

Alessio means this name means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people'. it suggests someone who is strong and looks out for others, and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Alessio a boy's or a girl's name?

Alessio is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Alessio?

Alessio did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Alessio most popular?

Alessio peaked at #946 in 2024.