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Alvaro
OriginSpanish
Meaning"elf warrior"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · girlsUnranked
Below 5 births
US rank · boys#777
2025 SSA
About Alvaro
Traditionally written with an accent (Álvaro), this is a well-used Spanish saint's name with a lot of flair that could definitely cross over to more general usage. It reached its peak in the United States in 1985, when it ranked Number 456. In Spain, Álvaro is a Top 20 boys' name.
Alvaro is also given to girls.
Pronounced AHL-vah-ro.
As of October 2026, Alvaro ranked #15574 in US births in 2002 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #926 | 230 | 119.7 |
| 2015 | #908 | 237 | 123.6 |
| 2016 | #803 | 287 | 151.2 |
| 2017 | #854 | 255 | 137.8 |
| 2018 | #854 | 258 | 142.1 |
| 2019 | #824 | 274 | 152.7 |
| 2020 | #853 | 267 | 154.7 |
| 2021 | #833 | 285 | 162.9 |
| 2022 | #792 | 318 | 182.1 |
| 2023 | #716 | 371 | 216.9 |
| 2024 | #770 | 327 | 189.8 |
| 2025 | #777 | 328 | 192 |
World rankings
Alvaro for boys
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Alvaro in pop culture
- Alvaro SolerBoy
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