Alvaro Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Alvaro is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Alvaro?
Alvaro is spelled A-L-V-A-R-O. The name has 6 letters.
Alvaro at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Alvaro likely means “guardian” or “all guard.”
- Origin
- Alvaro is commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese origins and may derive from the Gothic name Alwar or Alvar.
- Pronunciation
- AL-vah-ro · 3 syllables
Alvaro Popularity in 2025
Rank#777
Recorded Births328
- Boys usage fell 8 places to #777 and recorded the same number of births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Alvaro Mean?
Alvaro likely means “guardian” or “all guard.”
Origin: Alvaro is commonly associated with Spanish and Portuguese origins and may derive from the Gothic name Alwar or Alvar.
How Do You Pronounce Alvaro?
PronunciationAL-vah-ro
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Alvaro?
- History
- The name Alvaro appears in medieval documents and literature from the Iberian Peninsula.
Alvaro Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 328 | #777 |
| 2024 | Boys | 328 | #769 |
| 2023 | Boys | 371 | #716 |
| 2022 | Boys | 318 | #793 |
| 2021 | Boys | 285 | #834 |
| 2020 | Boys | 267 | #853 |
| 2019 | Boys | 274 | #824 |
| 2018 | Boys | 258 | #855 |
| 2017 | Boys | 255 | #854 |
| 2016 | Boys | 287 | #803 |
| 2015 | Boys | 237 | #908 |
| 2014 | Boys | 230 | #926 |
| 2013 | Boys | 251 | #849 |
| 2012 | Boys | 231 | #898 |
| 2011 | Boys | 265 | #821 |
| 2010 | Boys | 287 | #773 |
| 2009 | Boys | 296 | #771 |
| 2008 | Boys | 380 | #644 |
| 2007 | Boys | 408 | #612 |
| 2006 | Boys | 432 | #576 |
| 2005 | Boys | 395 | #580 |
| 2004 | Boys | 374 | #590 |
| 2003 | Boys | 410 | #548 |
| 2002 | Girls | 5 | #15,432 |
When Was Alvaro Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2000 · Boys
441 recorded births
National rank #513
2006 · Boys
432 recorded births
National rank #576
2003 · Boys
410 recorded births
National rank #548
2007 · Boys
408 recorded births
National rank #612
Where Alvaro Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| TX | #393 | 90 |
| CA | #442 | 72 |
| CO | #501 | 11 |
| AZ | #527 | 13 |
| OR | #604 | 5 |
| FL | #704 | 22 |
| IL | #711 | 12 |
| NC | #718 | 12 |