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