Alejandro vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Alejandro Rank #185

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Alexander mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Alejandro and Alexander boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.