Meaning: Defender; helper
The story
An Italian member of the Alexius family. The flowing ending distinguishes it from Alessandro, although both belong to Greek-rooted names associated with protection.
Spellings & variants
- Alexius
- Alejo
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Alessio comes from Italian and Greek.
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Victory of the people, when short for Nicholas
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Roman; from Rome
Enea
Praise
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Form of the Roman family name Aemilius
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Italian form of Valentinus, associated with strength and health
Angelo
Messenger; angel
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