Alejandro
ah-leh-HAHN-droh
Popularity
#184
Letters
9
Syllables
4
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
145,614
Peak Year
#4,577 in 2001
First Recorded
1885
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Alejandro is a Spanish name derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning "defender of mankind". It is a strong and classic name.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Alejandro González Iñárritu
Mexican film director, multi-Academy Award winner
Alejandro Sanz
Spanish singer-songwriter and musician
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