Andrew vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Andrew Rank #68

Richard Rank #232

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #232 for Richard.

Is Andrew or Richard more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Richard at #232 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Richard mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Andrew and Richard boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.