Paul vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #264 for Paul.

Is Paul or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Paul at #264 in the United States.

What do Paul and Alejandro mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Paul and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.