Alan vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Scottish American Russian

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Alan Rank #167

Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Alan or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Alan and Andrew mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Alan and Andrew boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.