
The short answer
Alejandro is a masculine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Spanish form of Alexander. This was the most popular name for boys in Spain from the 1990s until 2006 (and again in 2011)." It ranked #195 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, spanish form of Alexander. This was the most popular name for boys in Spain from the 1990s until 2006 (and again in 2011). The entry lists its usage as Spanish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Alejandro ranked #195 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #195 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alejandro mean?
Behind the Name does not give Alejandro a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: spanish form of Alexander.
Is Alejandro a popular name?
Alejandro ranked #195 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Alejandro a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Alejandro appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Alejandro — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.