What does Alessandro mean?
Alessandro is the Italian form of Alexander, “defender of the people.”
What does Federico mean?
Federico is the Italian form of Frederick, “peaceful ruler.”
Alessandro vs Federico
Which is more popular?
Alessandro is more popular than Federico today: about 608 US babies were given the name Alessandro in 2025, compared with 73 named Federico.
| Alessandro | Federico | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Defender of the people | Peaceful ruler |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-les-SAHN-droh | feh-deh-REE-koh |
| Syllables | 4 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1933 | 1889 |
| Peak year | 2025 (608) | 1976 (148) |
| In 2025 | 608 | 73 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Alessandro
Federico
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Alessandro | Federico |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,133 | 437 |
| 2010s | 3,910 | 700 |
| 2000s | 2,932 | 1,160 |
| 1990s | 1,081 | 1,191 |
| 1980s | 492 | 1,176 |
| 1970s | 273 | 1,121 |
| 1960s | 133 | 761 |
| 1950s | 38 | 743 |
| 1940s | 5 | 500 |
| 1930s | 5 | 454 |
| 1920s | 0 | 473 |
| 1910s | 0 | 188 |
| 1900s | 0 | 42 |
| 1890s | 0 | 18 |
| 1880s | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alessandro or Federico more popular?
Alessandro is more popular than Federico today: about 608 US babies were given the name Alessandro in 2025, compared with 73 named Federico.
What is the difference between Alessandro and Federico?
Alessandro means Defender of the people (Italian origin), while Federico means Peaceful ruler (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Alessandro or Federico?
In US records, Alessandro first appears in 1933 and Federico in 1889, so Federico has the longer recorded history.