Aleksandr vs Andrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrey

Boy #2,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, virile"

Origin: Greek Andreas

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,628
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andrei, Drew, Andy

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Popularity Comparison

Aleksandr Rank #2,482
Andrey Rank #2,628

Aleksandr is more popular, ranked #2482 vs #2628 for Andrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aleksandr ___

  • Aleksandr Nikolai
  • Aleksandr Dmitri
  • Aleksandr Ivan
  • Aleksandr Mikhail
  • Aleksandr Sergei

Andrey ___

  • Andrey Nikolai
  • Andrey Sergei
  • Andrey Dmitri
  • Andrey Pavel
  • Andrey Ivan
  • Andrey Alexei

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aleksandr

Natasha Dmitri Ekaterina Ivan Sofia

If you choose Andrey

Dmitri Nikolai Natasha Katya Irina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aleksandr or Andrey more popular?

Aleksandr is more popular, ranked #2482 compared to Andrey at #2628 in the United States.

What do Aleksandr and Andrey mean?

Aleksandr means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Andrey means "manly, brave, virile" (Greek Andreas origin).

Are Aleksandr and Andrey boy or girl names?

Aleksandr is primarily a boy name. Andrey is primarily a boy name.

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