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Matthew vs Andres

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Andres

Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#197
Total SSA Count
1,806
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Andres Rank #197

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #197 for Andres.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Andres more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Andres mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Matthew and Andres boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Andres is primarily a boy name.

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