Andre vs Kevin

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

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Kevin

Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish American German French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#196
Total SSA Count
1,822
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 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

Kevin ___

  • Kevin James
  • Kevin Michael
  • Kevin Patrick
  • Kevin Thomas
  • Kevin Daniel
  • Kevin Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose Kevin

Brian Patrick Ryan Megan Erin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Kevin mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Andre and Kevin boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.

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