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Erick vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#333
Total SSA Count
1,038
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erick Rank #333
Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #333 for Erick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erick or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Alejandro mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Erick and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.

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