What does Alessandro mean?
Alessandro is the Italian form of Alexander, “defender of the people.”
What does Vincenzo mean?
Vincenzo is the Italian form of Vincent, “conquering.”
Alessandro vs Vincenzo
Which is more popular?
Alessandro is more popular than Vincenzo today: about 608 US babies were given the name Alessandro in 2025, compared with 403 named Vincenzo.
| Alessandro | Vincenzo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Defender of the people | Conquering |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ah-les-SAHN-droh | veen-CHEN-tsoh |
| Syllables | 4 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1933 | 1900 |
| Peak year | 2025 (608) | 2025 (403) |
| In 2025 | 608 | 403 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Alessandro
Vincenzo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Alessandro | Vincenzo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,133 | 2,198 |
| 2010s | 3,910 | 2,859 |
| 2000s | 2,932 | 1,848 |
| 1990s | 1,081 | 1,169 |
| 1980s | 492 | 740 |
| 1970s | 273 | 712 |
| 1960s | 133 | 354 |
| 1950s | 38 | 71 |
| 1940s | 5 | 17 |
| 1930s | 5 | 67 |
| 1920s | 0 | 236 |
| 1910s | 0 | 333 |
| 1900s | 0 | 55 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Alessandro or Vincenzo more popular?
Alessandro is more popular than Vincenzo today: about 608 US babies were given the name Alessandro in 2025, compared with 403 named Vincenzo.
What is the difference between Alessandro and Vincenzo?
Alessandro means Defender of the people (Italian origin), while Vincenzo means Conquering (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Alessandro or Vincenzo?
In US records, Alessandro first appears in 1933 and Vincenzo in 1900, so Vincenzo has the longer recorded history.