Alejandro vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Alejandro Rank #185

Edward Rank #228

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #228 for Edward.

Is Alejandro or Edward more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Edward at #228 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Edward mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Alejandro and Edward boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.