Cruz vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

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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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Cruz Rank #302

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #302 for Cruz.

Is Cruz or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Alejandro mean?

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

Are Cruz and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.