Andre vs Lucian

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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Lucian

Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Romanian French Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#486
Total SSA Count
634
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Luc, Luke, Lu

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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Lucian Rank #486

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 vs #486 for Lucian.

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

Lucian ___

  • Lucian James
  • Lucian Cole
  • Lucian Reid
  • Lucian Thomas
  • Lucian Edward
  • Lucian Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose Lucian

Isadora Vivienne Sebastian Phineas Cecily

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Lucian more popular?

Andre is more popular, ranked #351 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Andre and Lucian mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Andre and Lucian boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.

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