Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' meaning 'defender of men'.
Nicknames
alejo · jandro · alex
Vibe
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How it ages.
Strong in Spanish-speaking communities; steady top-10 in Latino contexts; mainstream crossover in US (Alejandro Sanz fame).
The cultural moment.
Strong in US Latino communities (top-20); growing in non-Latino communities through Latin pop culture; stable globally. Also spelled Alehandro. Currently ranks #5 in Spain.