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Alejandro
Meaning: defender of people (form of Alexander) · Origin: Spanish (from Greek) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, 'defender of people'. It was the most popular boys' name in Spain from the 1990s until 2006.
Famous people named Alejandro
- Alejandro González Iñárritu (film director)
Nicknames
Alex, Ale
Variants & related names
Alexander, Alessandro, Alexandre
Alejandro name art
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FAQ
What does the name Alejandro mean?
Alejandro means “defender of people (form of Alexander)”. It comes from Spanish (from Greek).
Is Alejandro a popular name?
Yes — Alejandro has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Alejandro?
Alex, Ale.
What are other forms of Alejandro?
Alexander, Alessandro, Alexandre.
Similar names
Diego · Carlos · Juan · Miguel · Andres · Mateo
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.