Alejandro vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Alejandro Rank #185

Alex Rank #205

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alejandro or Alex more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Alex mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Alejandro and Alex boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.