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Abel vs Andre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abel

Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#220
Total SSA Count
1,627
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Abel Rank #220
Andre Rank #351

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #351 for Andre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abel or Andre more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Abel and Andre mean?

Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin). Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Abel and Andre boy or girl names?

Abel is primarily a boy name. Andre is primarily a boy name.

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