Achilles vs Andreas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andreas

Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Scandinavian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,101
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andy, Andi, Dre

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Achilles Rank #1,223
Andreas Rank #1,101

Andreas is more popular, ranked #1101 vs #1223 for Achilles.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Achilles ___

  • Achilles James
  • Achilles Alexander
  • Achilles Thomas
  • Achilles John
  • Achilles Xavier
  • Achilles Cole

Andreas ___

  • Andreas Nicolas
  • Andreas Sebastian
  • Andreas Christian
  • Andreas Michael
  • Andreas Johannes
  • Andreas Georg

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Achilles

Hector Helena Ajax Penelope Odysseus

If you choose Andreas

Sebastian Nikolaus Katarina Elisabeth Markus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Achilles or Andreas more popular?

Andreas is more popular, ranked #1101 compared to Achilles at #1223 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Andreas mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Achilles and Andreas boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Andreas is primarily a boy name.

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