Andrew vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Andrew Rank #68

Alex Rank #205

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #205 for Alex.

Is Andrew or Alex more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Alex at #205 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Alex mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Andrew and Alex boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.