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Alesio

Boy name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Alesio: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2017.

Alesio is an Italian and Spanish form of Alexis, ultimately from the Greek *Alexios*, meaning "defender" or "helper." It shares its root with the more common Alexander, both deriving from *alexein* ("to defend"). While no globally famous Alesios immediately spring to mind, the name is a close relative of Saint Alexis, a fifth-century figure venerated in both Eastern and Western Christianity for his humility. The name also connects to the Italian composer Alessandro Scarlatti, whose first name shares the same Greek root. There is no major place directly named Alesio, but the Italian town of Alessandria takes its name from Pope Alexander III. Alesio remains a relatively rare choice in Scotland, offering a melodic, international alternative to the more familiar Alex or Alec.