Alvaro

/ AL-VAH-ROH /
boyclassicmythiceuropean

“warrior, guardian” — Spanish

#7702024 rank
2000peak year
16,089babies named Alvaro since 1880
▲ +19%5-year trend

Alvaro popularity over 145 years

💎 Rare find · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 200018801920196020002024

What does Alvaro mean?

A Spanish and Portuguese name of Visigothic Germanic origin. Its ancient meaning is debated, often linked to elements meaning 'elf army' or 'all guard'.

OriginSpanish
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic

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