Andrew vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Scottish American Russian

✓ All Clear

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

✓ All Clear

Andrew Rank #68

Alan Rank #167

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #167 for Alan.

Is Andrew or Alan more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Alan at #167 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Alan mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Andrew and Alan boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.