Ander vs Uriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ander

Boy #586 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, warrior"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#586
Total SSA Count
486
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Uriel

Boy #462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flame of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#462
Total SSA Count
670
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riel

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ander Rank #586
Uriel Rank #462

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 vs #586 for Ander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ander ___

  • Ander James
  • Ander Cole
  • Ander Luis
  • Ander Miguel
  • Ander Rafael
  • Ander Cruz

Uriel ___

  • Uriel David
  • Uriel James
  • Uriel Miguel
  • Uriel Alexander
  • Uriel Emmanuel
  • Uriel Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ander

Mateo Luca Diego Ines Marisol

If you choose Uriel

Gabriel Raphael Elijah Ariel Isaiah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ander or Uriel more popular?

Uriel is more popular, ranked #462 compared to Ander at #586 in the United States.

What do Ander and Uriel mean?

Ander means "man, warrior" (Greek origin). Uriel means "flame of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ander and Uriel boy or girl names?

Ander is primarily a boy name. Uriel is primarily a boy name.

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