NAME PROFILE
Alvaro
Alvaro is a name of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning 'guardian' or 'elf warrior.' It carries a sense of strength and protection, suggesting a person who is both nurturing and powerful, often seen as a leader among peers.
Key Stats
| Total births | 17,362 |
| Gender | Male (83% / 17%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1916 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
TX — 30%CA — 23%NY — 18%IL — 15%FL — 14%
Notable People
Alvaro Morata (Professional footballer, plays for Atletico Madrid) · Alvaro Siza (Renowned architect, known for his modernist designs) · Alvaro Torres (Singer-songwriter, popular in Latin music) · Alvaro de Campos (Fictional character, created by poet Fernando Pessoa) · Alvaro Vargas Llosa (Peruvian writer and journalist)
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