Alejandro Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Alejandro Name at a Glance

Name	Alejandro
Meaning	Variant of Alexander: Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Alejandro Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Alejandro means “Variant of Alexander: Defender; protector of mankind. Famous Bearer: Alexander the Great”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Alejandro Name Origin

Our database records Alejandro under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Alejandro a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Alejandro is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Alejandro

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