Andre vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #351 for Andre.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andre ___

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

Edward ___

  • Edward James
  • Edward William
  • Edward Thomas
  • Edward Charles
  • Edward Henry
  • Edward George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose Edward

Charlotte Eleanor Margaret William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Edward mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Andre and Edward boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.

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