Andi vs Paula

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paula

Girl #753 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian German English Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#753
Total SSA Count
374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Polly, Pau, Paulie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andi Rank #765
Paula Rank #753

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 vs #765 for Andi.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andi ___

  • Andi Grace
  • Andi Marie
  • Andi Leigh
  • Andi Jo
  • Andi Rae
  • Andi Beth

Paula ___

  • Paula Marie
  • Paula Ann
  • Paula Jean
  • Paula Grace
  • Paula Elizabeth
  • Paula Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andi

Bex Jodi Dani Remy Bryn

If you choose Paula

Peter Patricia Michael Barbara Mark

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andi or Paula more popular?

Paula is more popular, ranked #753 compared to Andi at #765 in the United States.

What do Andi and Paula mean?

Andi means "brave, strong, manly" (Greek origin). Paula means "small, humble" (Latin origin).

Are Andi and Paula boy or girl names?

Andi is primarily a girl name. Paula is primarily a girl name.

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