Alejandro vs Leon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Alejandro Rank #185

Leon Rank #141

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Leon more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Leon mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Leon means "lion" (Greek origin).

Are Alejandro and Leon boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Leon is primarily a boy name.