Alejandro vs Juan

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

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Juan

Boy #137 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#137
Total SSA Count
2,601
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Juanito

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alejandro Rank #185
Juan Rank #137

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 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

Juan ___

  • Juan Carlos
  • Juan Miguel
  • Juan Antonio
  • Juan Pablo
  • Juan Andres
  • Juan Fernando

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alejandro

Isabella Sofia Mateo Santiago Valentina

If you choose Juan

Miguel Carlos Diego Sofia Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alejandro or Juan more popular?

Juan is more popular, ranked #137 compared to Alejandro at #185 in the United States.

What do Alejandro and Juan mean?

Alejandro means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Juan means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alejandro and Juan boy or girl names?

Alejandro is primarily a boy name. Juan is primarily a boy name.

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