Alessio
Italian · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Alessio
Alessio means "defender" or "helper" and derives from the Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος), itself rooted in the Greek word "alexein" meaning to defend or ward off.
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Etymology
Alessio means "defender" or "helper" and derives from the Greek name Alexios (Ἀλέξιος), itself rooted in the Greek word "alexein" meaning to defend or ward off. The name is primarily used in Italian and other Romance language cultures, with historical prominence in the Eastern Orthodox Church through Saint Alexius of Rome and Byzantine emperors of the Komnenos dynasty.
Alessio currently ranks #867 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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