Alejandro vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Alejandro Rank #185

Paul Rank #264

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Alejandro or Paul more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Paul mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Alejandro and Paul boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.