Alejandro Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Alejandro is used across various cultures and languages, including Greek, Italian (Alessandro), Portuguese (Alexandre), and Russian (Aleksandr)โ€‹

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A Deep Dive

Alejandro Overview

Meaning

Defender of the people

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name โ€œAlexandros,โ€ meaning โ€œdefender of the people.โ€ Over time, it evolved through Latin and Spanish influences to become Alejandro.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/หŒรฆl.ษชหˆhษ‘n.droสŠ/

Popularity

Alejandro is widely popular in Spanish-speaking countries such as Spain, Mexico, and Argentina. In 2023, it ranked within the top 200 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

4 syllables

Length

9 letters

Numerology

8 (Practical, Ambitious, Materialistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Classic, Religious and Spiritual, Long

Associated Traits

Creative, adventurous, dependable, empathetic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Alejandro is associated with Saint Alexander, a prominent figure in early Christianity. The name is also culturally significant in Hispanic literature and music.

Name Day

February 26th (Feast of Saint Alexander)
A Deep Dive

Alejandro Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Alexander, Alexandre, Alexandros, Alessio, Alessandro, Alexei

Common Nicknames

Jando, Alejo, Lex, Xander, Aley

Diminutives

Alex, Ale, Al, Jandro, Sandy

Famous People

  • Alejandro Sanz
    (Spanish Musician)
  • Alejandro Jodorowsky
    (Chilean-French Director)
  • Alejandro Gonzรกlez Iรฑรกrritu
    (Mexican Filmmaker)
  • Alejandro Amenรกbar
    (Spanish-Chilean Director)
  • Alejandro Fernรกndez
    (Mexican Musician)
  • Alejandro Toledo
    (Peruvian Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Alejandro Murrieta
    ("The Mask of Zorro," Film)
  • "Alejandro"
    (Song by Lady Gaga)
  • Alejandro Gillick
    ("Sicario," Film Series)
  • "Alejandro's Escape"
    (Novel)
  • Alejandro Herrera
    ("Heroes," TV Series)

Places

  • Alejandro de Humboldt National Park
    (Guantรกnamo/ Holguรญn, Cuba)
  • Alejandro Selkirk Island
    (Valparaรญso, Chile)

What Is the Meaning of Alejandro?

Alejandro means โ€œdefender of the peopleโ€ and is often associated with strength, protection, leadership, and courage.

What Is the Origin of The Name Alejandro?

Alejandro is derived from the Greek name Alexandros and evolved in Spanish-speaking countries, gaining admiration for its historical significance and cultural resonance.

Alejandro Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Alejandro in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2062021#1952022#2012023
Top 3 Rankings#881999#882001#892000

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Alejandro

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023201
(-6 from 2022)
1825
(-135 from 2022)
0.09966
2022195
(+11 from 2021)
1960
(+118 from 2021)
0.10465
2021206
(+6 from 2020)
1842
(+51 from 2020)
0.09831
2020212
(-11 from 2019)
1791
(-180 from 2019)
0.09683
2019201
(+7 from 2018)
1971
(+71 from 2018)
0.10256
2018208
(-13 from 2017)
1900
(-132 from 2017)
0.09775
2017195
(-14 from 2016)
2032
(-174 from 2016)
0.10267
2016181
(-1 from 2015)
2206
(-109 from 2015)
0.10890
2015180
(-22 from 2014)
2315
(-287 from 2014)
0.11323
2014158
(+7 from 2013)
2602
(+133 from 2013)
0.12698
2013165
(-17 from 2012)
2469
(-260 from 2012)
0.12219
2012148
(-18 from 2011)
2729
(-361 from 2011)
0.13449
2011130
(-27 from 2010)
3090
(-622 from 2010)
0.15211
2010103
(+18 from 2009)
3712
(+270 from 2009)
0.18068
2009121
(-16 from 2008)
3442
(-725 from 2008)
0.16229
2008105
(-2 from 2007)
4167
(-113 from 2007)
0.19111
2007103
(-7 from 2006)
4280
(-271 from 2006)
0.19322
200696
(+1 from 2005)
4551
(+71 from 2005)
0.20758
200597
(+2 from 2004)
4480
(+29 from 2004)
0.21059
200499
(+1 from 2003)
4451
(+134 from 2003)
0.21061
2003100
(-8 from 2002)
4317
(-39 from 2002)
0.20546
200292
(-4 from 2001)
4356
(-201 from 2001)
0.21078
200188
(+1 from 2000)
4557
(+47 from 2000)
0.22031
200089
(-1 from 1999)
4510
(+191 from 1999)
0.21596
199988
(+7 from 1998)
4319
(+275 from 1998)
0.21182
199895
(+4 from 1997)
4044
(+47 from 1997)
0.19944
199799
(+8 from 1996)
3997
(+321 from 1996)
0.20007
1996107
No change from 1995
3676
(+147 from 1995)
0.18346
1995107
(-2 from 1994)
3529
(+62 from 1994)
0.17545
1994105
(-2 from 1993)
3467
(-67 from 1993)
0.17009
1993103
(+10 from 1992)
3534
(+359 from 1992)
0.17110
1992113
(+5 from 1991)
3175
(+387 from 1991)
0.15125
1991118
(+7 from 1990)
2788
(+146 from 1990)
0.13153
1990125
(+23 from 1989)
2642
(+557 from 1989)
0.12277
1989148
(+28 from 1988)
2085
(+477 from 1988)
0.09948
1988176
(-3 from 1987)
1608
(+22 from 1987)
0.08031
1987173
(-8 from 1986)
1586
(-47 from 1986)
0.08132
1986165
(+14 from 1985)
1633
(+173 from 1985)
0.08498
1985179
(+11 from 1984)
1460
(+140 from 1984)
0.07587
1984190
(-3 from 1983)
1320
(-14 from 1983)
0.07034
1983187
(-14 from 1982)
1334
(-164 from 1982)
0.07158
1982173
(-5 from 1981)
1498
(+9 from 1981)
0.07938
1981168
(+19 from 1980)
1489
(+185 from 1980)
0.07995
1980187
(+10 from 1979)
1304
(+63 from 1979)
0.07031
1979197
(+5 from 1978)
1241
(+133 from 1978)
0.06928
1978202
(+4 from 1977)
1108
(+27 from 1977)
0.06485
1977206
(-3 from 1976)
1081
(+5 from 1976)
0.06324
1976203
(+7 from 1975)
1076
(+52 from 1975)
0.06591
1975210
(+27 from 1974)
1024
(+154 from 1974)
0.06312
1974237
(+20 from 1973)
870
(+107 from 1973)
0.05337
1973257
(+19 from 1972)
763
(+61 from 1972)
0.04728
1972276
(+16 from 1971)
702
(+21 from 1971)
0.04193
1971292
(+34 from 1970)
681
(+93 from 1970)
0.03746
1970326
(+22 from 1969)
588
(+72 from 1969)
0.03087
1969348
(+31 from 1968)
516
(+95 from 1968)
0.02821
1968379
(+52 from 1967)
421
(+111 from 1967)
0.02371
1967431
No change from 1966
310
(-3 from 1966)
0.01742
1966431
(+32 from 1965)
313
(+31 from 1965)
0.01722
1965463
(-5 from 1964)
282
(-18 from 1964)
0.01488
1964458
(+36 from 1963)
300
(+38 from 1963)
0.01480
1963494
(+12 from 1962)
262
(+16 from 1962)
0.01269
1962506
No change from 1961
246
(-2 from 1961)
0.01170
1961506
(+51 from 1960)
248
(+47 from 1960)
0.01150
1960557
(-18 from 1959)
201
(-9 from 1959)
0.00928
1959539
(-1 from 1958)
210
(+5 from 1958)
0.00969
1958538
(-4 from 1957)
205
(-6 from 1957)
0.00951
1957534
(+33 from 1956)
211
(+33 from 1956)
0.00964
1956567
(+25 from 1955)
178
(+24 from 1955)
0.00829
1955592
(-10 from 1954)
154
(-7 from 1954)
0.00737
1954582
(+1 from 1953)
161
(+9 from 1953)
0.00778
1953583
(-54 from 1952)
152
(-23 from 1952)
0.00759
1952529
(+33 from 1951)
175
(+26 from 1951)
0.00887
1951562
(+80 from 1950)
149
(+32 from 1950)
0.00779
1950642
(-14 from 1949)
117
(-1 from 1949)
0.00643
1949628
(-50 from 1948)
118
(-15 from 1948)
0.00655
1948578
(+60 from 1947)
133
(+17 from 1947)
0.00746
1947638
(-12 from 1946)
116
(+11 from 1946)
0.00624
1946626
(+24 from 1945)
105
(+19 from 1945)
0.00636
1945650
(-17 from 1944)
86
(-8 from 1944)
0.00627
1944633
(+154 from 1943)
94
(+25 from 1943)
0.00677
1943787
(+52 from 1942)
69
(+9 from 1942)
0.00474
1942839
(-110 from 1941)
60
(-12 from 1941)
0.00426
1941729
(-76 from 1940)
72
(-13 from 1940)
0.00574
1940653
(+101 from 1939)
85
(+21 from 1939)
0.00717
1939754
(+30 from 1938)
64
(+3 from 1938)
0.00565
1938784
(-87 from 1937)
61
(-13 from 1937)
0.00537
1937697
(+78 from 1936)
74
(+12 from 1936)
0.00677
1936775
(-113 from 1935)
62
(-19 from 1935)
0.00583
1935662
(+29 from 1934)
81
(+3 from 1934)
0.00757
1934691
(-49 from 1933)
78
(-3 from 1933)
0.00735
1933642
(+26 from 1932)
81
(-2 from 1932)
0.00794
1932668
(-39 from 1931)
83
(-6 from 1931)
0.00772
1931629
(-24 from 1930)
89
(-13 from 1930)
0.00832
1930605
(+69 from 1929)
102
(+19 from 1929)
0.00903
1929674
(+39 from 1928)
83
(+4 from 1928)
0.00749
1928713
(-23 from 1927)
79
(-9 from 1927)
0.00692
1927690
(+113 from 1926)
88
(+21 from 1926)
0.00757
1926803
(-113 from 1925)
67
(-20 from 1925)
0.00585
1925690
(+226 from 1924)
87
(+29 from 1924)
0.00756
1924916
(-125 from 1923)
58
(-12 from 1923)
0.00496
1923791
(+72 from 1922)
70
(+7 from 1922)
0.00618
1922863
(-49 from 1921)
63
(-7 from 1921)
0.00560
1921814
(+2 from 1920)
70
(+3 from 1920)
0.00615
1920816
(+247 from 1919)
67
(+26 from 1919)
0.00609
19191063
(+61 from 1918)
41
(+4 from 1918)
0.00404
19181124
(-121 from 1917)
37
(-5 from 1917)
0.00353
19171003
(+173 from 1916)
42
(+11 from 1916)
0.00438
19161176
(+196 from 1915)
31
(+7 from 1915)
0.00336
19151372
(-151 from 1914)
24
(+1 from 1914)
0.00272
19141221
(+220 from 1913)
23
(+9 from 1913)
0.00337
19131441
(+305 from 1912)
14
(+5 from 1912)
0.00261
19121746
(-432 from 1910)
9
(+2 from 1910)
0.00199
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101314
(-421 from 1909)
7
(-4 from 1909)
0.00336
1909893
(+128 from 1908)
11
(+3 from 1908)
0.00622
19081021
(+73 from 1907)
8
(+1 from 1907)
0.00481
19071094
(-92 from 1905)
7
No change from 1905
0.00441
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19051002
(-128 from 1904)
7
(-1 from 1904)
0.00489
1904874
(-28 from 1903)
8
No change from 1903
0.00578
1903846
(+167 from 1902)
8
(+2 from 1902)
0.00619
19021013
(+45 from 1901)
6
(+1 from 1901)
0.00452
19011058
(+104 from 1900)
5
(-1 from 1900)
0.00433
19001162
(-41 from 1898)
6
(+1 from 1898)
0.00370
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18981121
(-127 from 1890)
5
No change from 1890
0.00379
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1890994
(-73 from 1887)
5
No change from 1887
0.00418
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1887921
(+15 from 1885)
5
No change from 1885
0.00457
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1885936
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00431
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Alejandro

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1052021#972022#962023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#862021#842022#882023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1452021#1142022#1442023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1992021#2342022#1822023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#962021#922022#822023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#2792021#3552022#3332023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2292021#2902022#2972023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#2042021#2062022#2532023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1772021#1832022#1652023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2982021#2502022#2252023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#992021#732022#842023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2502021#2152022#2782023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#1602021#1292022#1422023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4362021#3632022#4902023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3082021#3072022#2412023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2972021#3012022#3222023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#3492021#3322022#3122023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#4262021#3282022#2292023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#3282021#3152022#3242023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6112021#4482022#5092023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#3492021#2592022#3012023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#4902021#5872022#5512023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3982021#1992022#3402023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#3822021#2442022#5622023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#2612021#2862022#3202023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#3612021#3272022#3722023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2952021#3282022#3162023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#4162021#3802022#5882023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2152021#1562022#2682023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3162020#3262021#2702022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#6282021#4442022#3792023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3362019#2182021#3032023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2912021#4122022#4842023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3882021#3062022#2912023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2142020#3042021#3282023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7142020#3512021#5402022

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4522021#4492022#5412023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1382020#1212022#1592023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1982013#1422017#1882022

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5322016#3482021#4662022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1462011#1712014#2112021

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2302011#2722017#2102023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1422003#1422007#1262014

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2232010#2462015#2462019

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3072009

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1822003

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2052012

Popularity Rankings for Alejandro in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#132021#52022#92023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#72020#82021#72022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#112020#122021

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#252020#202021#302022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#362021#382022#442023

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#682019#782020#732021

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#732020#732021#882022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#752013#892014#802015

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3931989#4971996#4931997

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4962010#4372011

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#4422015#5102017#4742018

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#5342009#4892010#4792015

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4862020#7942021#7592022

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5872020#7992021#7772022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#6352018#7642019#6312021

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#8612020#7272021#8772022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8072015#9962017#9322018

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#8752022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Alejandro a Name for Boys or Girls?

Alejandro is commonly given to boys. The nameโ€™s robust and classic characteristics align well with traditional masculine traits, making it a popular selection for boys.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Alejandro

Alejandro in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Alejandro Sanz (Musician, born 1968): A celebrated Spanish singer and songwriter with multiple Grammy awards.
  • Alejandro Jodorowsky (Director, born 1929): A Chilean-French filmmaker and writer known for his avant-garde films.
  • Alejandro Gonzรกlez Iรฑรกrritu (Director, born 1963): A Mexican filmmaker who won Academy Awards for "Birdman" and "The Revenant."
  • Alejandro Amenรกbar (Director, born 1972): A Spanish-Chilean director acclaimed for his films "The Others" and "The Sea Inside."
  • Alejandro Fernรกndez (Musician, born 1971): A renowned Mexican singer specializing in mariachi and pop music.
  • Alejandro Toledo (Politician, born 1946): A Peruvian economist and politician who served as President of Peru.
  • Alejandro Sosa (Athlete, born 1954): A retired Uruguayan footballer who played as a midfielder.
  • Alejandro Aravena (Architect, born 1967): A Chilean architect awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
  • Alejandro Kirk (Athlete, born 1998): A Mexican professional baseball catcher for the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Alejandro Agresti (Director, born 1961): An Argentine filmmaker known for his work on "Valentin" and "The Lake House."
  • Alejandro Murrieta ("The Mask of Zorro," 1998 Film): Alejandro Murrieta takes up the mantle of Zorro to avenge his brother's death and fight for justice.
  • "Alejandro" (2010 Song by Lady Gaga): A catchy pop song by Lady Gaga, telling a story of love and heartbreak with a mysterious character named Alejandro.
  • Alejandro Gillick ("Sicario," 2015 Film Series): A former prosecutor turned hitman who works with the U.S. government to take down drug cartels.
  • "Alejandro's Escape" (2017 Novel): A thrilling novel about Alejandro, a young man who must navigate dangerous paths to escape from a life of crime.
  • Alejandro Herrera ("Heroes," 2006 TV Series): A character with the ability to control plant life, trying to protect his family and survive.
  • "Alejandro and the Magic Beans" (2018 Children's Book): A whimsical tale about Alejandro, a boy who discovers magical beans that lead to a fantastic adventure.
  • Alejandro Perez ("Jane the Virgin," 2014 TV Series): A charming and talented musician who brings romance and drama into Jane's life.
  • "Alejandro's Dream" (2019 Short Film): A heartwarming short film about Alejandro, a young artist pursuing his dreams against all odds.
  • Alejandro Sosa ("Scarface," 1983 Film): A powerful drug lord who becomes the main antagonist in Tony Montana's rise and fall.
  • Alejandro Fuentes ("Alejandro's Symphony," 2021 Album): A soulful and evocative album by Alejandro Fuentes, blending classical and contemporary music.
  • San Alejandro City (Santiago de Cuba, Cuba): A vibrant city with rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
  • Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (Guantรกnamo/ Holguรญn, Cuba): A UNESCO World Heritage site featuring diverse ecosystems and endemic species.
  • Alejandro River (Santa Cruz, Bolivia): A river flowing through the Amazon Basin, surrounded by lush rainforest.
  • Alejandro Selkirk Island (Valparaรญso, Chile): An island in the Juan Fernรกndez Archipelago with rugged terrain and unique flora and fauna.
  • San Alejandro Park (Buenos Aires, Argentina): A public park offering recreational activities and green spaces in the heart of the city.
  • Alejandro City (Nuevo Leรณn, Mexico): A bustling urban area with a mix of modern and traditional architecture.
  • Alejandro Creek (California, USA): A serene creek in California providing opportunities for fishing and hiking.
  • Alejandro Lake (Ontario, Canada): A tranquil lake popular for boating and surrounded by picturesque landscapes.
  • Alejandro Valley (Andalusia, Spain): A valley known for its vineyards and scenic beauty in southern Spain.
  • Alejandro Hill (Tasmania, Australia): A hill offering panoramic views and hiking trails in the Tasmanian wilderness.

Similar Names to Alejandro

Sibling Names for Alejandro