Juan vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Juan Rank #137

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #137 for Juan.

Is Juan or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Juan at #137 in the United States.

What do Juan and Alexander mean?

Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin).

Are Juan and Alexander boy or girl names?

Juan is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.