Andre vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Andre Rank #351

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #351 for Andre.

Is Andre or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Richard mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Andre and Richard boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.