Richard vs Andre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

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Richard Rank #232

Andre Rank #351

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #351 for Andre.

Is Richard or Andre more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Richard and Andre mean?

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

Are Richard and Andre boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Andre is primarily a boy name.