Alessio vs Guillermo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alessio

Boy #948 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, helper of mankind"

Origin: Greek (alexein)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Southern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#948
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Leo, Ale

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Guillermo

Boy #833 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#833
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Memo, Guille, Willy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alessio Rank #948
Guillermo Rank #833

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 vs #948 for Alessio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessio ___

  • Alessio Marco
  • Alessio Luca
  • Alessio Romano
  • Alessio Giovanni
  • Alessio Matteo
  • Alessio Enzo

Guillermo ___

  • Guillermo Alejandro
  • Guillermo Antonio
  • Guillermo Eduardo
  • Guillermo Rafael
  • Guillermo Miguel
  • Guillermo Carlos

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alessio

Giulia Matteo Sofia Leonardo Isabella

If you choose Guillermo

Fernando Ricardo Alejandra Lucia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessio or Guillermo more popular?

Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 compared to Alessio at #948 in the United States.

What do Alessio and Guillermo mean?

Alessio means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek (alexein) origin). Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin).

Are Alessio and Guillermo boy or girl names?

Alessio is primarily a boy name. Guillermo is primarily a boy name.

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