Alejandro
ah-leh-HAHN-dro /ˌɑː.leɪˈhɑːn.droʊ/
Meaning of Alejandro
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, from the Greek Ἀλέξανδρος (Alexandros): alexein ('to defend') + anēr/andros ('man'). The full meaning is 'defender of men.' Alexander the Great (356–323 BC) spread the name across the ancient world, and every European language has its own form. Alejandro is the predominant form across the Spanish-speaking world and, through Lady Gaga's 2010 song 'Alejandro,' recognisable globally.
How to pronounce Alejandro
The j is a guttural /x/ in Spanish. English speakers typically say al-eh-HAN-dro.
Current popularity of Alejandro
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #160 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #7 |
| Mexico (INEGI) | 2024 | #6 |
Notable bearers of Alejandro
Alejandro González Iñárritu (filmmaker); Alejandro Fernández (singer); Lady Gaga's 'Alejandro' (2010).
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31