The nameAlejandro
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander.
- Boy's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Alexander, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and andros, "man".
Origin
Greek, through Spanish.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Alejandro
Alejandro in France
1372ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (40 births)
755babies named Alejandro in France since 1900
Alejandro was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 290 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Alejandro. Its rise began around 1949, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Alejandro in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 25 births a year.
Alejandro in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alejandro mean?
Like Alexander, it comes from the Greek alexein, "to protect", and andros, "man".
What is the origin of the name Alejandro?
Greek, through Spanish.
Is Alejandro a girl's or a boy's name?
Alejandro is a boy's name.