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Joel vs Andre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joel

Boy #219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Yahweh is God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#219
Total SSA Count
1,633
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Joel Rank #219
Andre Rank #351

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 vs #351 for Andre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joel or Andre more popular?

Joel is more popular, ranked #219 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Joel and Andre mean?

Joel means "Yahweh is God" (Hebrew origin). Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Joel and Andre boy or girl names?

Joel is primarily a boy name. Andre is primarily a boy name.

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