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Alejandro

ah-leh-HAHN-droh

Popularity

#184

stable

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.

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Numerology

1

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

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

BraveCharismaticIntelligentLeader

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