Namesakes
Notable Athletes:
5 soccer, 1 handball
(handball) Alvaro Načinović 1966- 
(soccer) Álvaro Arbeloa 1983-
(soccer) Álvaro Rafael González 1984-
(soccer) Álvaro Negredo 1985-
(soccer) Álvaro Pereira 1985-
(soccer) Álvaro Morata 1992-
Notable Explorers and Adventurers:
1 explorer
Álvaro de Mendaña y Neira 1542-1595
Notable Musicians:
2 singers
J. Balvín (middle name Álvaro) 1985-
Álvaro Soler 1991-
Olympic Medalists:
1 bronze/gold, 1 silver
(silver) Álvaro Gaxiola Robles 1968 diving - platform
(bronze/gold) Alvaro Načinović 1988; 1996 handball
Portuguese Presidents and Prime Ministers:
1 prime minister
(prime minister) Álvaro de Castro 1920; 1923-1924
Saints:
1 blessed
Blessed Álvaro del Portillo 1914-1994
Spanish Prime Ministers:
1 prime minister
Álvaro de Figueroa 1912-1913; 1915-1917; 1918-1919