Alex vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alex Rank #205

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Alex or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Alex and Alejandro mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alex and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.