Alejandro vs Matteo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #138 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via Italian

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Alejandro Rank #185

Matteo Rank #138

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alejandro or Matteo more popular?

Matteo is more popular, ranked #138 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Matteo mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Matteo means "gift of God" (Hebrew via Italian origin).

Are Alejandro and Matteo boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Matteo is primarily a boy name.