Amari vs Andre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amari

Boy #172 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strength, grace"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

African American Nigerian Swahili-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#172
Total SSA Count
2,158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ari, Mari

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Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dre, Andy

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Popularity Comparison

Amari Rank #172
Andre Rank #351

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 vs #351 for Andre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amari ___

  • Amari James
  • Amari Xavier
  • Amari Elijah
  • Amari Emmanuel
  • Amari Jordan
  • Amari Isaiah

Andre ___

  • Andre James
  • Andre Louis
  • Andre Michael
  • Andre Rene
  • Andre Leon
  • Andre Pascal

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amari

Zara Kai Nyla Imani Zion

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amari or Andre more popular?

Amari is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Amari and Andre mean?

Amari means "strength, grace" (Yoruba origin). Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Amari and Andre boy or girl names?

Amari is primarily a boy name. Andre is primarily a boy name.

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