Alejo: Name Meaning, Origin, Nicknames and Popularity

The name Alejo is a Spanish variant of the Greek name Alexios, which means "defender" or "protector of mankind."

The name "Alejo" is of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Greek name "Alexios," which means "defender" or "helper." The name was later adopted by Spanish-speaking cultures and has been used as a given name for boys.

The popularity of the name Alejo can vary depending on the region and time period. In Spanish-speaking countries, it is a relatively common name. However, it is not as popular in English-speaking countries. It is ranked #1,019 in popularity for boys in the United States, according to data from the Social Security Administration in 2020.

Possible variations of the name Alejo include:
1. Alex
2. Alejandro
3. Alexis
4. Alessio
5. Alessandro
6. Alexei
7. Aleks
8. Aleksei
9. Aleksander
10. Aleck

1. Ale
2. Ali
3. Lex
4. Jay
5. AJ
6. Alex
7. Leo
8. Joe
9. Alejito
10. Ally

1. Alejo Carpentier - Cuban writer and musicologist
2. Alejo García - Argentine footballer
3. Alejo Durán - Colombian vallenato singer
4. Alejo Martínez-Senneville - Argentine actor
5. Alejo Muniz - Brazilian professional surfer
6. Alejo Moreno - Spanish film director and screenwriter
7. Alejo Santos - Filipino national hero and military general
8. Alejo Vera - Ecuadorian footballer
9. Alejo de Yraeta - Argentine architect
10. Alejo Villa - Mexican footballer