Alejandro vs Adrian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

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Alejandro Rank #185

Adrian Rank #72

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Adrian more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Adrian mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin).

Are Alejandro and Adrian boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Adrian is primarily a boy name.