The meaning of Alejandro is 'defender of man'. It is a name typically given to boys and is of Spanish origin. It is the Spanish version of the Greek name Alexandros,which is composed of the Greek words 'alexein', translating to 'defender', and 'anr', translating to 'man'. The name was popularized in the 21st century when the famous pop singer, Lady Gaga, released a track titled 'Alejandro'. The track has over 400 million views on Youtube. The most notable bearer of this name is Alejandro Sanz. He is a multi-award-winning Spanish singer known for his songs titled 'El Alma Al Aire' and 'La Tortura' that won him several Latin Grammy awards. The feminine version of this name is Alejandra.