Alessandro vs Rio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessandro

Boy #550 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Italian Spanish Portuguese Argentine

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Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

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Alessandro Rank #550

Rio Rank #517

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 vs #550 for Alessandro.

Is Alessandro or Rio more popular?

Rio is more popular, ranked #517 compared to Alessandro at #550 in the United States.

What do Alessandro and Rio mean?

Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin).

Are Alessandro and Rio boy or girl names?

Alessandro is primarily a boy name. Rio is primarily a boy name.