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Andrea vs Andy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrea

Girl #185 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, brave, manly"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#185
Total SSA Count
1,624
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andrea Rank #185
Andy Rank #489

Andrea is more popular, ranked #185 vs #489 for Andy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrea or Andy more popular?

Andrea is more popular, ranked #185 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andrea and Andy mean?

Andrea means "strong, brave, manly" (Greek origin). Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Andrea and Andy boy or girl names?

Andrea is primarily a girl name. Andy is primarily a boy name.

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