Father's surname
Baby names that go with Alejandro
defender of men (Spanish, from Greek Alexandros)
Alejandro is rank #304 among Filipino surnames (25,331 people, spanish origin, 5 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.
Forebears rank
#304
People
25,331
Syllables
5
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral
Origin and meaning
defender of men (Spanish, from Greek Alexandros)
Alejandro is a patronymic or baptismal surname of Spanish origin, derived from the classical personal name Alexander. In the Philippines, it was widely distributed during the Spanish colonial period, including through the 1849 Claveria decree, and is commonly used both as a middle surname and family name.
Derived from the Spanish given name Alejandro, which originates from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of men'. It became established as a hereditary surname in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
First-name pairing notes
Often starts well with
M
C
L
J
B
Watch stacked sounds with
A
O
First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.
Since Alejandro is a multi-syllabic surname ending in a vowel, it pairs best with shorter, one- or two-syllable first names ending in a consonant.
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Best boy names for Alejandro
Noel
85
Other / Biblical · Christmas or born on Christmas… · PSA #20
Ryan
85
English / Other · little king (Irish) · PSA #26
James
85
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #47
Mark
85
Biblical / English · Dedicated to Mars or consecrated… · PSA #53
Bryan
85
English / Other · high or noble (Old Irish / Celtic… · PSA #92
Ruel
85
Biblical / English · friend of God (Hebrew) · PSA #95
Juan
85
Spanish / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #107
John
85
Biblical / English · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) · PSA #111
Raul
85
Spanish / Other · wolf counsel (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #148
Luis
85
Spanish / Other · renowned warrior (Germanic via… · PSA #226
Gil
85
Spanish / English · young goat, or aegis/protection… · PSA #260
Jaime
84
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #55
Rey
84
Spanish · king (Spanish) · PSA #62
Roel
84
Other / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via Dutch… · PSA #143
Rex
84
English / Other · king (Latin) · PSA #169
Glenn
84
English / Other · valley (Gaelic) · PSA #171
Ian
84
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #180
Renz
84
Filipino / Spanish · Diminutive of Lorenzo, meaning… · PSA #232
Brian
84
English / Other · high, noble (Old Irish) · PSA #246
Neil
84
English / Other · champion or cloud (Gaelic) · PSA #312
Paul
84
Biblical / English · small, humble (Latin) · PSA #316
Jun
84
English / Filipino · younger or junior (English) · PSA #324
Kim
84
English / Other · Short form of Kimball ('royal… · PSA #339
Ralph
84
English / Other · counsel wolf (Old English / Old… · PSA #367
Glen
84
English / Other · valley (Scottish Gaelic) · PSA #372
Cris
84
English / Spanish · anointed one; short form of… · PSA #378
Lloyd
84
English / Other · grey or sacred (Welsh) · PSA #430
Ben
84
English / Biblical · son (Hebrew) or short form of… · PSA #457
Kent
84
English / Other · coastal land or border (Celtic/Old… · PSA #461
Kian
84
Other / English · ancient or enduring (Irish… · PSA #470
Gian
84
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Italian, from… · PSA #487
Jay
83
English · jaybird (English) or diminutive of… · PSA #97
Joey
83
English / Biblical · Diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'He… · PSA #98
Roy
83
English / Other · king (Old French) · PSA #120
Leo
83
Spanish / English · lion (Latin) · PSA #127
Dante
83
Spanish / Other · enduring, steadfast (Latin/Italian) · PSA #128
Rene
83
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #131
Jake
83
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · PSA #170
George
83
English / Other · farmer or earth-worker (Greek) · PSA #178
Dave
83
Biblical / English · beloved (Hebrew) · PSA #181
Best girl names for Alejandro
Joan
85
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #23
Jean
85
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #75
Luz
85
Spanish · light (Spanish) · PSA #222
Grace
84
English / Biblical · grace, divine favor, blessing… · PSA #30
Leah
84
Biblical / English · weary or wild cow (Hebrew) · PSA #139
Ruth
84
Biblical / English · friend, companion (Hebrew) · PSA #158
Liezl
84
Other / Biblical · God is my oath (German diminutive… · PSA #377
Faith
84
English / Biblical · faith, trust, or belief (English… · PSA #495
Joy
83
English · happiness, delight (English) · PSA #62
Jane
83
English / Biblical · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #120
May
83
English · Month of May (from Roman goddess… · PSA #177
Joyce
83
English / Other · lord (Breton root) or rejoicing… · PSA #199
Rose
83
English / Spanish · rose flower (English from Latin) · PSA #245
Claire
83
English / Other · clear, bright (French via Latin) · PSA #318
Mae
83
English · variant of May, diminutive of Mary… · PSA #342
Joanne
83
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #352
Shane
83
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Irish/Hebrew) · PSA #424
Dianne
83
English / Other · divine, heavenly (Latin via… · PSA #447
Chloe
83
English / Biblical · young green shoot, blooming (Greek) · PSA #471
Fe
82
Spanish · faith (Spanish) · PSA #64
Michelle
80
English / Biblical · who is like God? (Hebrew via French) · PSA #3
Helen
80
English / Other · torch, shining light, or bright… · PSA #44
Lourdes
80
Spanish / Other · From the French place name… · PSA #49
Princess
80
English · royal daughter, princess (English) · PSA #60
Susan
80
English / Biblical · lily (Hebrew) · PSA #66
Raquel
80
Spanish / Biblical · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #77
Rose Ann
80
English / Biblical · Rose (English botanical) + grace… · PSA #78
Karen
80
English / Other · pure (Greek via Danish/English) · PSA #84
Mariel
80
English / Spanish · drop of the sea, bitter, or… · PSA #88
Jasmin
80
English / Spanish · jasmine flower (Persian) · PSA #94
Juliet
80
English / Other · youthful or downy-bearded (Latin… · PSA #96
Janet
80
English / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via English) · PSA #98
Judith
80
Biblical / English · woman of Judea or praised (Hebrew) · PSA #100
Hazel
80
English · the hazel tree or hazelnut (Old… · PSA #110
Marlyn
80
English / Filipino · Blend of Mary (beloved, drop of… · PSA #111
Sheryl
80
English / Other · darling, beloved (derived via… · PSA #129
Sarah
80
Biblical / English · princess, noblewoman (Hebrew) · PSA #133
Rachel
80
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #148
Vivian
80
English / Other · alive, living (Latin) · PSA #169
Marian
80
English / Biblical · of the Virgin Mary; bitter… · PSA #172
Best mother's maiden surnames for Alejandro
Reverse search: which middle names go with Alejandro?
Cruz Alejandro
86
267,822 people · Spanish / Biblical
Diaz Alejandro
86
136,449 people · Spanish
Tan Alejandro
86
123,290 people · Chinese
Lim Alejandro
86
96,874 people · Chinese
Reyes Alejandro
84
412,750 people · Spanish
Ramos Alejandro
84
375,999 people · Spanish
Santos Alejandro
84
342,746 people · Spanish / Biblical
Flores Alejandro
84
312,187 people · Spanish
Lopez Alejandro
84
230,958 people · Spanish
Perez Alejandro
84
220,113 people · Spanish
Sanchez Alejandro
84
162,886 people · Spanish
Torres Alejandro
84
162,353 people · Spanish
de Leon Alejandro
84
156,537 people · Spanish
Valdez Alejandro
84
132,416 people · Spanish
Gomez Alejandro
84
108,844 people · Spanish
Dizon Alejandro
84
106,507 people · Chinese / Filipino
Javier Alejandro
84
104,515 people · Spanish
Corpuz Alejandro
84
104,026 people · Spanish / Biblical
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About the surname Alejandro
Is Alejandro a last name or a maiden name?
Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.
How do I pick a first name that goes with Alejandro?
Open the boy or girl lists on this page for scores against Alejandro as a last name. If you know the mother's maiden surname, add it to score the full three-part name.