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Andre vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#252
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #351 for Andre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Eric mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Andre and Eric boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.

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