Alessio
Meaning
"defender, helper of mankind"
Origin: Greek (alexein)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #948
- Total SSA Count
- 241
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Alex, Leo, Ale
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"defender, helper of mankind"
Origin: Greek (alexein)
"resolute protector"
Origin: Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection)
Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 vs #948 for Alessio.
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Guillermo is more popular, ranked #833 compared to Alessio at #948 in the United States.
Alessio means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek (alexein) origin). Guillermo means "resolute protector" (Old High German wil (will) + helm (protection) origin).
Alessio is primarily a boy name. Guillermo is primarily a boy name.