Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Alessio Updated May 10, 2026 by Jennifer M. Alessio Gender: Male Origin: Italian Meaning: Defender ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Alessio? The name Alessio is primarily a male name of Italian origin that means Defender. Names like Alessio: Alisha, Alize, Alexis, Alika, Alysha, Alessia, Alick, Alyshea, Ailish, Aleka, Aliaksei, Alizee, Alekos, Aelius, Alois, Alaqua, Alice, Alyosha, Alaska, Alayka, Alecia, Alexei, Alexey, Alyce, Alucia, Alicja, Alyssa, Aliyas, Alessa, Ailis Stats for the Name Alessio Alessio is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Alessio is currently #946 in U.S. births