Andres vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andres

Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #27 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek alexein and aner

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Andres Rank #197

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #197 for Andres.

Is Andres or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and Alexander mean?

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

Are Andres and Alexander boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.