Alessandro vs Leandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessandro

Boy #550 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Italian Spanish Portuguese Argentine

✓ All Clear

Boy #500 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Portuguese Italian Brazilian Greek

✓ All Clear

Alessandro Rank #550

Leandro Rank #500

Leandro is more popular, ranked #500 vs #550 for Alessandro.

Is Alessandro or Leandro more popular?

Leandro is more popular, ranked #500 compared to Alessandro at #550 in the United States.

What do Alessandro and Leandro mean?

Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Leandro means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Alessandro and Leandro boy or girl names?

Alessandro is primarily a boy name. Leandro is primarily a boy name.