Alessander
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Alessander first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.
Over 98 babies have been named Alessander in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alessander is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,590 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,590
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Alessander
Alessander is a boy name .
Alessander is currently ranked #10,590 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alessander include Ale, Ales, Alesy, Alesie, Aless, Alessy, Alessie, Der, Dery, Derie, Nder, and Aly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alessander include Alessandro, Alessio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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