Alejandro
Boy name · 17 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Alejandro: 17 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2008.
Alejandro is the Spanish form of Alexander, tracing back to the Greek *Alexandros*, meaning “defender of men.” Its most famous contemporary bearer is the acclaimed Mexican film director Alejandro González Iñárritu, known for *Birdman* and *The Revenant*, while the musicians Alejandro Sanz and Lady Gaga’s hit song “Alejandro” have kept the name in the public eye. Though rooted in the Hellenic world, the name shares its etymological origins with Scotland’s own royal name Alexander—borne by three medieval Scottish kings—making it a familiar choice for Scottish parents who want a globally recognised yet historically resonant name. Its strong, melodic syllables and international appeal have seen it steadily appear in Scottish birth records, particularly among families with Spanish or Latin American heritage.
Boy 5 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20084 babies
- Latest (2020)
- #7113 babies
- Total births
- 17since 2008
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y