Alejandro is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #817 in 2000 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 41 births ranking #765. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 122.2%. In 2000, approximately 1 in every 14,658 boys born was named Alejandro. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander and means "defender of men". It has the same strong classical roots as Alexander but with a flowing Spanish sound.
The name has been used for centuries across the Spanish-speaking world and remains one of the best-known international forms of Alexander. Its long history combines classical Greek roots with enduring Hispanic use.