Alejo
Pronunciation: [ ahl-AYY-oh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Alejo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 710 babies have been named Alejo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Alejo is past its peak , currently ranked #8,506 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,506
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Alejo
Alejo is a boy name .
Alejo is currently ranked #8,506 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Alejo include Ale, Aly, Alie, and Alekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Alejo include Alejandro . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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