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Andrew vs Joseph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Joseph mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Andrew and Joseph boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.

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