Andre vs King

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

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 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

King ___

  • King James
  • King David
  • King Alexander
  • King Emmanuel
  • King Solomon
  • King Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and King mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Andre and King boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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