Defender of men
Alessandro is the Italian form of the Greek name Alexander. It is derived from the elements 'alexein', meaning to defend, and 'aner', meaning man. It has been a consistently popular choice in Italy for centuries and carries a sophisticated, international appeal.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Physicist and inventor of the electric battery
Renowned Italian Renaissance painter
World Cup-winning Italian footballer
Baroque composer famous for his operas
Influential Italian fashion designer
American actor known for American Hustle
