Alejandro vs Diego

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 #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

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Alejandro Rank #185

Diego Rank #145

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Diego more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Diego mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin).

Are Alejandro and Diego boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Diego is primarily a boy name.