Alexander vs Alejandra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Girl #576 Most Popular 5 Syllables

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Alejandra Rank #576

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #576 for Alejandra.

Is Alexander or Alejandra more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Alejandra at #576 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Alejandra mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Alejandra means "defender of mankind" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Alejandra boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Alejandra is primarily a girl name.