Alejandro
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Alejandro is a boy name of Latin origin meaning "Defender of man".
About this name
Gender
Boy
Language
Latin
Popularity
16 / 100
Syllables
4
Length
9 letters
Meaning
Defender of man
Etymology
Alejandro is a masculine given name, the Spanish form of the English name Alexander, derived from the Latin Alexander and the Ancient Greek Aléxandros (Αλέξανδρος), meaning "defender of man". The name Alexandro was the primary rendition in Spanish. However, the transition from Alexandro to Alejandro resulted from specific phonetic and orthographic adaptations in the Spanish language, whereby the letter "x" was replaced by "j" to conform to the language's phonological and orthographic conventions.
Famous People Named Alejandro
- Alejandro González Iñárritu — Mexican film director
- Alejandro Jodorowsky — Chilean-French filmmaker and comics writer
- Alejandro Sanz — Spanish musician
- Alejandro Casona — Spanish writer (1903–1965)
- Alejandro Fernández — Mexican recording artist; singer
Frequently Asked Questions About Alejandro
What does the name Alejandro mean?
Alejandro means "Defender of man", and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of the name Alejandro?
Alejandro originates from Latin.
Is Alejandro a boy or girl name?
Alejandro is typically used as a boy name.
Are there famous people named Alejandro?
Yes — notable people named Alejandro include Alejandro González Iñárritu (Mexican film director), Alejandro Jodorowsky (Chilean-French filmmaker and comics writer), Alejandro Sanz (Spanish musician), Alejandro Casona (Spanish writer, 1903–1965) and Alejandro Fernández (Mexican recording artist; singer).
Last updated: June 2026