Alexander vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alexander

Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Alexander Rank #27

Andrew Rank #68

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #68 for Andrew.

Is Alexander or Andrew more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Alexander and Andrew mean?

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

Are Alexander and Andrew boy or girl names?

Alexander is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.