Andre vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and James mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andre and James boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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