Gender: Male
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Defender of the people, Defender, Protector of Mankind
Pronunciation: ah-leh-HAHN-droh, /əˌlɛˈhɑːndrəʊ/, AA L EY Y AA N D R OW
Popularity Rank: #83
Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means 'defender of the people'. It has been popular in Spanish-speaking countries as well as in other parts of the world.
The name Alejandro is of Spanish origin and means Defender of the people, Defender, Protector of Mankind, Spanish Form of Alexander. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Alejandro is commonly found in Mexico, Colombia, Spain, and 88 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ah-leh-HAHN-droh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /əˌlɛˈhɑːndrəʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AA L EY Y AA N D R OW
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
EY: Pronounce as in "they" (DH EY)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Alejandro is recorded 360,822 times globally, ranking it as the 83th most common name worldwide.
Alejandro is most prevalent in Mexico, with 87,207 occurrences, making it the 7th most popular name in the country.
In Mexico, the name Alejandro is found among 1 in every 10 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | #7 | 1 : 10 |
| Colombia | #19 | 1 : 17 |
| Spain | #29 | 1 : 13 |
| United States of America | #104 | 1 : 43 |
| Chile | #15 | 1 : 17 |
| Peru | #34 | 1 : 50 |
| Argentina | #11 | 1 : 18 |
| Bolivia | #19 | 1 : 36 |
| Uruguay | #16 | 1 : 15 |
| Costa Rica | #15 | 1 : 28 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Alejandro from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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