Alejandro vs Carlos

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

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Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

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Alejandro Rank #185

Carlos Rank #135

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Carlos more popular?

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Carlos mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Carlos means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Alejandro and Carlos boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Carlos is primarily a boy name.