alejandro

Pronunciation
ah-lay-HAHN-droh

Gender
male

Origin

Spanish; Greek

Ranking

  201 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Defender of mankind; Protector

Alejandro is the Spanish equivalent of Alexander, which comes from the Greek name Alexandros and is derived from the Greek elements alexo, meaning "to defend" or "help," and aner, meaning "man." Together, it means "defender of man" or "protector." It has been a top 250 baby boy's name in the U.S. since 1974 and was a top 100 name between 1997 and 2006. "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" alum Tatyani Ali named her son Alejandro Vaughn Rasberry in 2019.

Famous People Named Alejandro

  Alejandro González Iñárritu

  Award-winning film director known for movies like 'Birdman' and 'The Revenant'

  Alejandro Sanz

  Famous Spanish singer and musician with multiple Grammy awards

  Alejandro Jodorowsky

  Chilean-French filmmaker and artist known for his avant-garde films

  Alejandro Aranda

  Musician and American Idol finalist known for his unique style

  Alejandro Valverde

  Professional cyclist and world champion

  Alejandro Mayorkas

  U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security

  Alejandro Amenábar

  Spanish-Chilean film director and screenwriter

  Alejandro Sabella

  Argentinian football manager and former player

  Alejandro Toledo

  Former President of Peru

  Alejandro Fernández

  Popular Mexican singer known for his contributions to mariachi and Latin pop music

Famous Media with people Named Alejandro

    Alejandro the Great

    A fictional character inspired by historical figures, often depicted as a brave leader  

    Alejandro's Adventure

    A children's book series about a young boy named Alejandro who goes on magical adventures  

    Alejandro's Magical Garden

    An animated show about a boy named Alejandro who discovers a garden with talking plants  

    Alejandro and the Enchanted Forest

    A storybook about Alejandro's journey through a mystical forest  

    Alejandro's Quest

    A video game where players help Alejandro solve puzzles to save his village  

    The Adventures of Alejandro

    A comic book series featuring a young hero named Alejandro  

    Alejandro's Dream

    A bedtime story about a boy named Alejandro who explores his dreams  

    Alejandro and the Lost Treasure

    A children's adventure book about Alejandro's search for hidden treasure  

    Alejandro's Space Journey

    An animated series where Alejandro explores the universe in his spaceship  

    Alejandro's Time Travel

    A novel for young readers about Alejandro's time-traveling adventures