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Alejandro

“Defender of the people” — Spanish

BoySpanish4 syllablesCurrent rank #184 (2024)

About Alejandro

Passionate and romantic, the handsome Spanish boy's name Alejandro powerfully means "defender of the people." It brings a melodic, rhythmic flair to a classic heroic moniker, making it a beloved choice across the globe. Alejandro perfectly balances strength and poetry, giving any little boy a name with incredible presence.

Quick Facts

GenderBoy
OriginSpanish
Syllables4

Nicknames for Alejandro

AlejAlejieAlejyAleJandro

Popularity in the U.S.

Alejandro ranks #184 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 1,992 births..

Current #1845Y -2%Peak 2014
1.8K2K2.2K2.4K2.6K131415161719212223242013: 2,467 births2014: 2,601 births2015: 2,315 births2016: 2,206 births2017: 2,031 births2019: 1,964 births2021: 1,843 births2022: 1,964 births2023: 1,835 births2024: 1,992 births

Alejandro popularity chartUse the Births and Rank buttons to change the metric. The data values are listed below.Alejandro had 1,992 births in 2024.

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YearBirthsRank
20132,467#165
20142,601#158
20152,315#180
20162,206#181
20172,031#194
20191,964#200
20211,843#206
20221,964#194
20231,835#200
20241,992#184

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Alejandro mean?

Alejandro is commonly linked to the meaning Defender of the people and is associated with Spanish roots.

Is Alejandro a popular baby name in the U.S.?

Alejandro ranks #184 in U.S. SSA 2024 boys data with 1,992 births..

What are common nicknames for Alejandro?

Popular nicknames include Alej, Alejie, Alejy, Ale, Jandro.