Alexander vs Andres

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Andres Rank #197

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #197 for Andres.

Is Alexander or Andres more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Andres mean?

Alexander means "defender of men" (Greek alexein and aner origin). Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Alexander and Andres boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Andres is primarily a boy name.