Alejandro
Alejandro: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌalɪˈhandɹəʊ/ · /ˌæləˈhɑndɹoʊ/
Meaning and origin of Alejandro
- A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Alejandro, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros, literally “defender of man”), an epithet of the goddess Hera. Doublet of Alexander.
How popular is Alejandro?
Since 1880, 846 girls and 146,624 boys in the U.S. have been named Alejandro (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2156 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #88 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #195 for boys, with 1,842 babies given the name.
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Alejandro FAQ
What does the name Alejandro mean?
A male given name from Spanish, equivalent to English Alexander. Borrowed from Spanish Alejandro, from Ancient Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Aléxandros, literally “defender of man”), an epithet of the goddess Hera. Doublet of Alexander.
What is the origin of the name Alejandro?
Alejandro is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Alejandro?
Since 1880, 846 girls and 146,624 boys in the U.S. have been named Alejandro (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2156 in 1992. Its highest rank for boys was #88 in 1999. In 2025 it ranked #195 for boys, with 1,842 babies given the name.
Is Alejandro a boy or girl name?
Alejandro is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 846 girls and 146,624 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.