Alessandro vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessandro

Boy #550 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Alessandro Rank #550

Philip Rank #522

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 vs #550 for Alessandro.

Is Alessandro or Philip more popular?

Philip is more popular, ranked #522 compared to Alessandro at #550 in the United States.

What do Alessandro and Philip mean?

Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Alessandro and Philip boy or girl names?

Alessandro is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.