Andrew vs Alexander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 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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Andrew Rank #68

Alexander Rank #27

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 vs #68 for Andrew.

Is Andrew or Alexander more popular?

Alexander is more popular, ranked #27 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Alexander mean?

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

Are Andrew and Alexander boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Alexander is primarily a boy name.