Alejandro
BoyGreek · Spanish: /a.leˈxan.dɾo/, stress on jan. The j is pronounced [x], with friction at the back of the mouth, or like English h in some regional speech.
Alejandro brings a full, flowing rhythm to the Alexander family, with the lighter short form Ale.
Origin
Greek
Pronunciation
Spanish: /a.leˈxan.dɾo/, stress on jan. The j is pronounced [x], with friction at the back of the mouth, or like English h in some regional speech.
Defender of men
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, a masculine name with Greek roots and the traditional meaning “defender of men”. The Spanish j and the ending -dro give Alejandro a sound of its own. The opening A-le feels unhurried, then the stressed jan and compact -dro ending give the name a firmer finish. To our ear, that balance makes Alejandro elegant without feeling delicate. Ale, a short form, offers a much lighter everyday option.
Etymology: The Spanish form of Alexander, ultimately from Greek Alexandros: alexein, “to defend”, and anēr (stem andr-), “man”.
Spelling table
Code
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Braille
⠠⠁⠇⠑⠚⠁⠝⠙⠗⠕
Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Boys
Rank195
Girls
RankNot reported
Source
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Origin
Greek
Origin
Spanish
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