Alejandro vs Ricardo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #376 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Alejandro Rank #185

Ricardo Rank #376

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #376 for Ricardo.

Is Alejandro or Ricardo more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Ricardo at #376 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Ricardo mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Ricardo means "powerful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Alejandro and Ricardo boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Ricardo is primarily a boy name.