Alejandro vs Charles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alejandro

Boy #185 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican Argentine

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Alex, Ale, Jandro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alejandro Rank #185
Charles Rank #51

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #185 for Alejandro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alejandro ___

  • Alejandro Jose
  • Alejandro Luis
  • Alejandro Carlos
  • Alejandro Miguel
  • Alejandro Rafael
  • Alejandro Antonio

Charles ___

  • Charles James
  • Charles William
  • Charles Edward
  • Charles Henry
  • Charles Robert
  • Charles Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alejandro

Isabella Sofia Mateo Santiago Valentina

If you choose Charles

George Henry Edward Alice Eleanor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alejandro or Charles more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Charles mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Alejandro and Charles boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Charles is primarily a boy name.

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