Alejandro vs Emilio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Alejandro Rank #185

Emilio Rank #152

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Emilio more popular?

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Emilio mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin).

Are Alejandro and Emilio boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Emilio is primarily a boy name.