Alejandro vs Juan

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 #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Latin American Filipino

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Alejandro Rank #185

Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Juan mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alejandro and Juan boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.