Gabriel vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Archer Landon Max Adrian

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Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #68
Total SSA Count: 4,772
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Evan Zayden Beau Benjamin

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Andrew Rank #68

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Andrew more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Andrew mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Gabriel and Andrew boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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