John vs Andrew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

John Rank #21
Andrew Rank #68

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #68 for Andrew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Andrew more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do John and Andrew mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are John and Andrew boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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