Diego vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Diego

Boy #145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"supplanter"

Origin: Hebrew via Spanish

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Italian

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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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Diego Rank #145

Alejandro Rank #185

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Diego or Alejandro more popular?

Diego is more popular, ranked #145 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Diego and Alejandro mean?

Diego means "supplanter" (Hebrew via Spanish origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Diego and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Diego is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.