Alessio vs Theodore

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

Popularity Comparison

Alessio Rank #948
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alessio

Giulia Matteo Sofia Leonardo Isabella

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessio or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Alessio at #948 in the United States.

What do Alessio and Theodore mean?

Alessio means "defender, helper of mankind" (Greek (alexein) origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Alessio and Theodore boy or girl names?

Alessio is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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