Enrique vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enrique

Boy #546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Latin American 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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Enrique Rank #546

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #546 for Enrique.

Is Enrique or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Enrique at #546 in the United States.

What do Enrique and Alejandro mean?

Enrique means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Enrique and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Enrique is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.