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Alejandro

Alejandro is a boy name of Greek origin, meaning Defender of men.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginGreek
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables4
  • US rank#203

What does Alejandro mean?

Defender of men

How popular is Alejandro?

Popularity in the United States

Alejandro has been given to 137,918 babies in the United States since 1885, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.

About 1 in 931 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Alejandro per year in the United States, 1885–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Alejandro has been given to 662 babies in France since 1949, peaking in the 2010s. It has been climbing over the last two decades.

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Babies named Alejandro per year in France, 1949–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 267,256 people called Alejandro living in Spain, with an average age of 27.8.

137,918 Babies named since 1885
2000s Peak decade
Steady Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Alejandro

What does the name Alejandro mean?

Alejandro means Defender of men. It is of Greek origin.

Is Alejandro a boy's or a girl's name?

Alejandro is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Alejandro?

Alejandro has been given to 137,918 babies in the United States since 1885, peaking in the 2000s. It has held a steady level of use since.