Boy
Spanish / Greek
4 syllables
Alejandro
al-eh-HAN-droh
/ˌæl.eɪˈhæn.droʊ/
"Defender of the people" — the Spanish form that rolls off the tongue like a flamenco rhythm
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros meaning defender of the people. It is one of the most beloved names in the Spanish-speaking world, combining classical Greek grandeur with the warm, melodic character of Spanish. The name gained global pop culture prominence through Lady Gaga's 2010 hit Alejandro and remains a staple of Latin American and Spanish culture.
Quick Facts
Letters9
SyllablesA · le · jan · dro
GenderBoy
OriginSpanish / Greek
Root WordAlexandros
MeaningDefender of the people
PopularityPopular
Peak Year2010
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayApril 23
Nicknames
AlexAlejoAleJandro
About the Name Alejandro
Alejandro means defender of the people, the Spanish form of the Greek Alexander.
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, derived from the Greek Alexandros meaning defender of the people.
Alejandro is consistently popular in Spanish-speaking countries and in the US top 250, with strong use in Latin American communities.
Alejandro Jose, Alejandro Miguel, and Alejandro Luis are classic and resonant Spanish combinations.
Alejandros are often seen as passionate, charismatic, and strong-willed with a magnetic, Latin warmth.
The Spanish spelling is Alejandro. Alessandro is the Italian form and Alexandre is the French/Portuguese variant.
Personality of Alejandro
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Alejandro
Creativity
78%
Elegance
84%
Independence
80%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
82%
Warmth
82%
Famous People Named Alejandro
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Alejandro Sanz
Spanish singer-songwriter and multiple Grammy award winner
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Alejandro González Iñárritu
Mexican film director who won back-to-back Academy Awards for Birdman and The Revenant
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Alejandro Fernández
Mexican singer known as El Potrillo, son of Vicente Fernández
Middle Names for Alejandro
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Alejandro
Alejandro Jose
Alejandro Miguel
Alejandro Carlos
Alejandro Luis
Alejandro Antonio
Alejandro David
Alejandro Fernando
Alejandro Rafael
Alejandro Eduardo
Alejandro Emilio
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History of Alejandro
356 BC
Alexander the Great born, making Alexandros legendary across the ancient world
700
Alejandro develops in the Iberian Peninsula as the Spanish form of Alexander
1400
Alejandro becomes one of the most common names in Spain and its colonies
2010
Lady Gaga's Alejandro makes the name globally recognized in pop culture
Numerology & Symbolism of Alejandro
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
4
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Sagittarius
5
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Red
💎
Lucky Stone
Garnet
🌸
Lucky Flower
Red Carnation
Alejandro Around the World
How Alejandro is written in different languages and scripts
أليخاندرو
Arabic
アレハンドロ
Japanese
Алехандро
Russian
알레한드로
Korean
阿莱杭德罗
Chinese
Αλεχάντρο
Greek
अलेहान्द्रो
Hindi
אלחנדרו
Hebrew
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