Alejandro is of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Greek Alexander, which means 'defender of mankind'. It is composed of two elements: 'alexein', meaning 'to defend' or 'to protect', and 'andros', meaning 'man'. Alejandro is a popular name in Spanish-speaking countries, including Spain, Mexico, and South America. In English-speaking countries, it is often translated as Alexander. Notable individuals with the name Alejandro include Alejandro González Iñárritu, an Academy Award-winning Mexican film director, and Alejandro Sanz, a renowned Spanish singer-songwriter.
The name Alejandro experienced a significant rise in popularity from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s, with the highest number of births occurring in 1992 (62 births). However, there has been a decline since then, with fewer than 20 births per year after 2004. Overall, Alejandro has seen 846 births between 1932 and 2014.