Alejandro is a distinctive boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #1030 in 2019 with 27 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 41 births ranking #765. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 200.0%. In 2019, approximately 1 in every 11,254 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.