Alexander vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Alejandro Rank #185

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Alexander or Alejandro more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Alejandro mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.