Leonardo vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

Italian Spanish Portuguese American

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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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Leonardo Rank #84

Alejandro Rank #185

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Is Leonardo or Alejandro more popular?

Leonardo is more popular, ranked #84 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Alejandro mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Leonardo and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.