Daniel vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Daniel Rank #16

Alejandro Rank #185

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Daniel or Alejandro more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Alejandro mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Daniel and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.