Richard vs Alejandro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Alejandro Rank #185

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Richard or Alejandro more popular?

Alejandro is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Richard and Alejandro mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Richard and Alejandro boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Alejandro is primarily a boy name.