Alejandro vs Leo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #24 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion-hearted, brave"

Origin: Latin

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Alejandro Rank #185

Leo Rank #24

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Leo more popular?

Leo is more popular, ranked #24 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Leo mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Leo means "lion-hearted, brave" (Latin origin).

Are Alejandro and Leo boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Leo is primarily a boy name.