Alejandro is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #5578 in 2001 with 20 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 31 births ranking #3571. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 35.5%. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 90,028 girls born was named Alejandro. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.