Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Alessio Updated November 16, 2025 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: Alka, Alke, Aleka, Alexia, Aloysius, Alexey, Alucia, Alice, Alicia, Alex, Alicja, Alejo, Alake, Aliyus, Aliza, Aloisia, Alaska, Alessia, Aliyas, Alizee, Alusia, Alisha, Alaqua, Alikae, Alessa, Alick, Alayka, Alyosha, Alayja, Alexi 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