Alejandro
Male nameSpanish
✨ Meaning
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, built from 'alexein,' to defend, and 'aner,' meaning man. The name therefore means 'defender of men' or 'protector of the people.' Spanish softened the Greek consonants and added a rolling four-syllable rhythm that gives the name its warmth, and it remains one of the most consistently chosen boys' names across Spain and Latin America.
🌍 Origin
The name reached the Iberian Peninsula through the enormous cultural reach of Alexander the Great, whose legend travelled through Greek, Roman, Arabic and medieval Spanish retellings. It became a standard Spanish royal and religious name and moved into the United States with Spanish-speaking families, where it has sat comfortably inside the top few hundred boys' names for decades.
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⭐ Famous People Named Alejandro
- Alejandro González Iñárritu
- Alejandro Sanz
- Alejandro Amenábar
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does Alejandro mean?
Alejandro means 'defender of the people,' the Spanish form of the Greek Alexandros.
How is Alejandro pronounced?
In Spanish it is ah-leh-HAHN-droh, with the j sounded as a soft h and the stress on the third syllable.
What is the short form of Alejandro?
Ale, Alex and Jandro are all used, with Ale being the most common affectionate form in Spanish-speaking households.