Alejandro
Meaning of Alejandro
The name Alejandro is a distinguished and timeless choice for boys, with deep roots in Spanish culture. Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, which means "defender of men," Alejandro carries a strong and heroic connotation. In Spanish, it is pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-droh, while the English pronunciation closely follows as al-uh-HAHN-droh. This name has maintained steady popularity in the United States over the years, consistently ranking within the top 300 names for newborn boys since the early 20th century. The highest recorded rank was 88th place in both 2001 and 1999, reflecting its enduring appeal across generations. Variations like Alejandrino add a unique twist to this classic name. With its rich cultural heritage and powerful meaning, Alejandro remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name that embodies strength and tradition.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as ah-leh-HAHN-droh (/aleˈxandɡo/)
English
- Pronunced as al-uh-HAHN-droh (/ˈæləkˈzændrə/)
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Notable People Named Alejandro
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| Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas is the current United States Secretary of Homeland Security and a former director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. |
| Alejandro Villanueva Martín is a Spanish-American former NFL player known for his service in the Army Rangers and his time as an offensive tackle for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. |
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is a Spanish professional tennis player with a career-high ATP singles ranking of World No. 21 and a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 196. |
| Alejandro Bedoya is an American professional soccer player known for his role as a midfielder and captain of the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer. |
| Alejandro Javier Sabella, an Argentine football player and manager, had a successful career playing for clubs in Argentina, England, and South America. |
| Alejandro Zaera-Polo - Alejandro Zaera Polo is a prominent Spanish architect, theorist, and founder of AZPML, who has also served as dean of the Princeton University School of Architecture and the Berlage Institute in Rotterdam. |
| Pedro Alejandro Escovedo is an American rock musician and songwriter known for his guitar skills and contributions to various rock genres since the late 1970s, hailing from a family of musicians and closely associated with the music scenes in Austin, Texas, San Francisco, and New York. |
| Leopoldo Alejandro Betancourt López is a Venezuelan businessman known for his leadership in various international companies, including Derwick Associates and Pacific Exploration & Production Corporation. |
| Alejandro Amenábar is a Chilean-Spanish film director, screenwriter, and composer known for his award-winning work, including the Academy Award-winning film The Sea Inside. |
| Alejandro Armendáriz was an Argentine physician and politician. |
| Alejandro Morera Soto, a Costa Rican football legend, is renowned for his exceptional talent as a striker for Alajuelense in the Costa Rican Primera División. |
| Alejandro Gómez was an Argentine educator, lawyer, and former Vice President of Argentina. |
| Alejandro Manrique Hernández Reinoso is a Venezuelan filmmaker known for his popular comedy web series, The Alejandro Hernández Show, which satirizes Venezuelan and Hispanic culture and has garnered over 8 million views on YouTube. |
