Andrew vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Andrew Rank #68

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #68 for Andrew.

Is Andrew or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and James mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andrew and James boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.