Carlos vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlos

Boy #135 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

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Carlos Rank #135

Alejandro Rank #185

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Carlos or Alejandro more popular?

Carlos is more popular, ranked #135 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Carlos and Alejandro mean?

Carlos means "free man" (Germanic origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Carlos and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Carlos is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.