Alejandro
Boy name · Greek · pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-dro
Verified name
What does Alejandro mean?
Defender of mankind
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 191 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1538 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ale, Alex, Jandro
Variant: Alexander
Related: Alexis
Using Alejandro across cultures
Spanish form of Alexander with widespread global use.
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