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Alejandro vs Gael

Which is more popular?
Gael is more popular than Alejandro today: about 3,860 US babies were given the name Gael in 2025, compared with 1,842 named Alejandro.
AlejandroGael
Meaning defender of the people uncertain; Breton 'generous'
Origin spanish spanish
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation ah-leh-HAHN-dro gah-EL
Syllables 4 2
First appeared18851919
Peak year2001 (4,557)2024 (3,872)
In 20251,8423,860
TrendDecliningNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Alejandro Gael
1900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeAlejandroGael
2020s 11,274 21,645
2010s 25,033 20,344
2000s 43,118 6,911
1990s 35,178 97
1980s 15,316 6
1970s 9,134 0
1960s 3,099 0
1950s 1,713 8
1940s 938 30
1930s 775 23
1920s 732 10
1910s 228 5
1900s 66 0
1890s 10 0
1880s 10 0

What does Alejandro mean?

The Spanish form of Alexander, from the Greek Alexandros, combining alexein 'to defend, protect' and aner/andros 'man'. Carried through history by Alexander the Great and later by saints and kings.

What does Gael mean?

A name of disputed origin, now very popular in Spanish-speaking countries (notably through actor Gael García Bernal). It is usually tied to Brittany, either as a short form of the Breton Gwenael (gwenn 'white, blessed' + hael 'generous') or to the Gaels, the Celtic peoples. No single etymology is firmly established.

Frequently asked questions

Is Alejandro or Gael more popular?

Gael is more popular than Alejandro today: about 3,860 US babies were given the name Gael in 2025, compared with 1,842 named Alejandro.

What is the difference between Alejandro and Gael?

Alejandro means defender of the people (spanish origin), while Gael means uncertain; Breton 'generous' (spanish origin).

Which name is older, Alejandro or Gael?

In US records, Alejandro first appears in 1885 and Gael in 1919, so Alejandro has the longer recorded history.