Alejandro vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alejandro Rank #185

Rafael Rank #222

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #222 for Rafael.

Is Alejandro or Rafael more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Rafael at #222 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Rafael mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alejandro and Rafael boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.