NAME PROFILE
Gillis
Defender of mankind; a Spanish variation of the Greek name Alexis. Alejos embodies a spirit of guardianship and reliability, often associated with a person who stands up for others with quiet confidence.
Key Stats
| Total births | 712 |
| Gender | Male (4% / 96%) |
| Peak year | 1951 |
| Peak generation | Boomer |
| First recorded | 1915 |
| Most recent | 1951 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
KY — 50%AL — 17%TX — 17%LA — 17%AK — 0%
Notable People
Roberto Alejos (Politician, former President of the Congress of Guatemala) · Alejo Carpentier (Author, 'The Kingdom of This World') · Alejo Stivel (Rock Musician, lead singer of Tequila) · Alejo Véliz (Professional Footballer, Argentine striker) · Alejo Sauras (Television Actor, 'The Boarding School')
Nicknames & Diminutives
AleAlejito
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