Alejandro vs Cruz

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 #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

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Alejandro Rank #185

Cruz Rank #302

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #302 for Cruz.

Is Alejandro or Cruz more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Cruz mean?

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

Are Alejandro and Cruz boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Cruz is primarily a boy name.