Leon vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leon

Boy #141 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Leon Rank #141

Alejandro Rank #185

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Leon or Alejandro more popular?

Leon is more popular, ranked #141 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Leon and Alejandro mean?

Leon means "lion" (Greek origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Leon and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Leon is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.