Alessio
Alessio is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Italian origin, meaning “Defender”.
| Meaning | Defender |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Italian |
| Pronunciation | ah-LESS-yoh |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Italy, Switzerland, Germany |
Meaning and origin of Alessio
Alessio is the Italian form of Alexios, a Greek name from alexein, 'to defend'. It is related to, but separate from, Alexander. Saint Alexius of Rome, a fifth-century holy man said to have lived as a beggar under the stairs of his father's house, made the name known in the West, and it was common in the Byzantine imperial family as Alexios. Alessio has become very fashionable in Italy since the 1990s.
Is Alessio a Christian name?
Alessio is a Catholic saint's name, after Saint Alexius of Rome, and is widely used by Italian families.
How popular is Alessio?
Popular in Italy and among Italian families abroad.
Gifts with the name Alessio
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- Personalised Alessio baby gifts (Amazon)
- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Alessio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alessio mean?
Alessio means 'Defender'. It is of Greek, via Italian origin.
Is Alessio a Christian name?
Alessio is a Catholic saint's name, after Saint Alexius of Rome, and is widely used by Italian families.
How do you pronounce Alessio?
Alessio is pronounced ah-LESS-yoh.
Is Alessio a boy or girl name?
Alessio is usually a boy name.