Alessio

Alessio is an Italian name derived from the Latin name 'Alexius', which means 'defending men'. It is a variant of the more common name Alessandro.

The name has its roots in the Greek name 'Alexios', which was a combination of the words 'alexo' meaning 'to defend' and 'anēr' meaning 'man'.

Alessio has been a popular name in Italy for centuries and is associated with a strong and protective persona.

While Alessio is primarily used as a masculine name, there have been instances of it being used as a feminine name as well, though it is less common.