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Andre vs Paul

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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Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

Cultural Roots

Latin Christian English French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#264
Total SSA Count
1,320
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #351 for Andre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Paul mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Andre and Paul boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.

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