Alvaro
Alvaro first appears in US records in 1914. It peaked in 2000, when 441 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 328.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Alvaro popular?
Steady Alvaro has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
| 2020s | 1,897 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,575 | |
| 2000s | 3,910 | |
| 1990s | 3,355 | |
| 1980s | 2,422 | |
| 1970s | 1,202 | |
| 1960s | 658 | |
| 1950s | 499 | |
| 1940s | 270 | |
| 1930s | 232 | |
| 1920s | 259 | |
| 1910s | 78 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Alvaro mean?
Álvaro comes from a Germanic name meaning “all-guard” or “elf warrior.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alvaro mean?
Alvaro means All-guard. Álvaro comes from a Germanic name meaning “all-guard” or “elf warrior.”
What is the origin of the name Alvaro?
Alvaro is of Spanish origin.
How do you pronounce Alvaro?
Alvaro is pronounced “AHL-vah-roh.”
Is Alvaro a boy or a girl name?
Alvaro is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Alvaro a popular name right now?
Alvaro has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2000.
How popular is the name Alvaro?
In 2025, Alvaro ranked #777 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Alvaro most popular?
Alvaro was most popular in 2000, when about 441 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Alvaro?
Names similar to Alvaro include Adolfo, Ignacio, Rodolfo, Oro, Salvador.
What names go well with Alvaro?
Spanish names that pair well with Alvaro include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.