Manuel vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manuel

Boy #352 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is with us"

Origin: Hebrew (Immanuel)

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Manuel Rank #352

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #352 for Manuel.

Is Manuel or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Manuel at #352 in the United States.

What do Manuel and Alejandro mean?

Manuel means "God is with us" (Hebrew (Immanuel) origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Manuel and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Manuel is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.