Emilio vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilio

Boy #152 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"rival, eager to excel"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Emilio Rank #152

Alejandro Rank #185

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Emilio or Alejandro more popular?

Emilio is more popular, ranked #152 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Emilio and Alejandro mean?

Emilio means "rival, eager to excel" (Latin origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Emilio and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Emilio is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.