Juan vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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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Juan Rank #137

Alejandro Rank #185

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Juan or Alejandro more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Juan and Alejandro mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Juan and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.