Alejandra vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandra

Girl #576 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Alejandra Rank #576

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #576 for Alejandra.

Is Alejandra or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Alejandra at #576 in the United States.

What do Alejandra and Alexander mean?

Alejandra means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Alejandra and Alexander boy or girl names?

Alejandra is primarily a girl name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.