Alvaro

Meaning of Alvaro

Alvaro means "elf army" or "wise defender."

Alvaro has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Alvaro

Alvaro has held fairly steady, sitting around #777 in 2025 after peaking at #513 in 2000.

Notable people named Alvaro

• Álvaro Morte
  Spanish actor (Money Heist)
• Álvaro Uribe
  Former President of Colombia
• Álvaro Siza Vieira
  Portuguese architect
• Álvaro Recoba
  Uruguayan footballer
• Álvaro Mutis
  Colombian author and poet

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Questions about the name Alvaro

What does the name Alvaro mean?

Alvaro means alvaro means "elf army" or "wise defender.", and it comes from Germanic origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Alvaro?

In 2025, Alvaro ranked #777 for boys, down from #771 the year before.

When was Alvaro most popular?

Alvaro peaked at #513 in 2000.