Alessandra vs London

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessandra

Girl #426 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#426
Total SSA Count
722
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ale, Alessa, Sandra

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

London

Girl #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the city of London"

Origin: English place name

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#355
Total SSA Count
872
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Londi, Lon, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alessandra Rank #426
London Rank #355

London is more popular, ranked #355 vs #426 for Alessandra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessandra ___

  • Alessandra Rose
  • Alessandra Marie
  • Alessandra Grace
  • Alessandra Lucia
  • Alessandra Sofia
  • Alessandra Bianca

London ___

  • London Rose
  • London Grace
  • London Mae
  • London Paige
  • London Belle
  • London Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alessandra

Isabella Valentina Gianna Lorenzo Marco

If you choose London

Brooklyn Paris Sydney Phoenix Austin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessandra or London more popular?

London is more popular, ranked #355 compared to Alessandra at #426 in the United States.

What do Alessandra and London mean?

Alessandra means "defender of mankind" (Greek via Italian origin). London means "from the city of London" (English place name origin).

Are Alessandra and London boy or girl names?

Alessandra is primarily a girl name. London is primarily a girl name.

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