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At a Glance
- Meaning
- All-aware, cautious
- Origin
- Germanic (Visigothic), used in Spanish and Portuguese
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AHL-vah-roh
Alvaro is a classic boy's name with a worldly feel, used in Spanish and Portuguese and rooted in Germanic (Visigothic) origins. It means "all-aware" or "cautious," and it's pronounced AHL-vah-roh. It's a name that feels established without being everywhere.
Meaning & Origin of Alvaro
Meaning: All-aware, cautious.
Origin: Germanic (Visigothic), used in Spanish and Portuguese.
How to Pronounce Alvaro
AHL-vah-rohIPA /ˈɑːlvəroʊ/
Popularity of Alvaro
Alvaro ranked #770 in the U.S. in 2024, with 327 babies given the name. Its peak came in 1985, when it reached #455 with 354 babies.
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FAQ
What does the name Alvaro mean?
All-aware, cautious.
How do you pronounce Alvaro?
Alvaro is pronounced AHL-vah-roh (IPA: /ˈɑːlvəroʊ/).
Is Alvaro a popular name right now?
Alvaro peaked at #455 in 1985 and is ranked #770 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1914–2024.)
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