Spelling Variants
Alessandro vs Alexsandro: Which Spelling?
Alessandro is Italian; Alexsandro is Greek variant—same root, variant spelling.
Global Rank #5
Alessandro
Origin: Italian
The given name 'Alessandro' means 'defender of the people' and its linguistic root is from the Greek name 'Alexandros', derived from the elements 'alexein' (to defend) and 'andros' (man).
Global Rank #591
Alexsandro
Origin: Greek
The name 'Alexsandro' means "defender of men" and is a variant of 'Alessandro', the Italian form of 'Alexander', derived from the Greek elements *alexein* ("to defend") and *anēr* ("man").
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Alessandro currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.