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Alejandro

OriginSpanish variation of Alexander
Meaning"defending men"
GenderBoy & girl
US rank · boys#195

2025 SSA

US rank · girlsUnranked

Below 5 births

About Alejandro

Softer and smoother than Alexander, this classic Spanish name for boys has made a seamless transition to this culture. Adding to its current impact: the Lady Gaga song Alejandro .

Alejandro is also given to girls.

Pronounced al-ay-HAN-dro.

As of October 2026, Alejandro ranked #195 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #88 in 1999, Nameberry popularity #988.

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Famous Alejandros

  • Alejandro "Alex" MerazBoy

    American actor

  • Alejandro ToledoBoy

    48th President of Peru

  • Alejandro Falla (Ramirez)Boy

    Colombian tennis player

  • Alejandro Sanz (born Alejandro Sánchez Pizarro)Boy

    Spanish singer,songwriter

  • Alejandro Antonio García AbadBoy

    Chilean singer,songwriter

  • Alejandro Peña (Vásquez)Boy

    Dominican baseball player

  • Alejandro Valverde (Belmonte)Boy

    Spanish racing cyclist

  • Alejandro JaraBoy

    Chilean Deputy Director,General of the World Trade Organization

  • Alejandro Fernández (Abarca)Boy

    Mexican pop singer

  • Kevin AlejandroBoy

    American actor

  • Alejandro JodrowskyBoy

    Chilean film director

Alejandro in pop culture

  • "AlejandroBoy

    " song by by Lady Gaga

  • Alejandro BurromuertoBoy

    contestant on TV's "Total Drama World Tour"

  • Alejandro Murrieta aka ZorroBoy

    character in film "The Mask of Zorro"

  • Alejandro "Alex" FuentesBoy

    main character in the Perfect Chemistry series by Simone Elkeles

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