#1842024 rank
2001peak year
136,599babies named Alejandro since 1880
▲ +1%5-year trend
Alejandro popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Alejandro mean?
The Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek alexein, 'to defend', and andros, 'man'. Borne by kings and saints, it has been a staple across the Spanish-speaking world for centuries.
OriginSpanish
Syllables4
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
Names like Alejandro
Same era, same vibe — if you like Alejandro, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Alejandros
- Alejandro Sanz, singer
Spellings & variants
AlexandreAlessandroAlexandros
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