What Alejandro means
Alejandro is a boy name of Greek origin meaning "defender of mankind". It comes from Greek Alexandros: alexo (to defend) + aner, andros (man). It is pronounced ah-leh-HAHN-dro.
Alejandro González Iñárritu, Oscar-winning director. Alejandro Fernández, El Potrillo.
Nicknames in Mexico: Alex, Jano, Ale. Ale is a modern shortening used for both Alejandro and Alejandra. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.
Popularity: among the top names for newborns in Mexico. See the current top names.
