Alexander vs Leandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #500 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Leandro Rank #500

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #500 for Leandro.

Is Alexander or Leandro more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Leandro at #500 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Leandro mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Leandro means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Leandro boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Leandro is primarily a boy name.