Andre vs Richard

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
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Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#232
Total SSA Count
1,539
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rick, Rich, Richie

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 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

Richard ___

  • Richard James
  • Richard William
  • Richard Thomas
  • Richard Henry
  • Richard Andrew
  • Richard George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose Richard

William Charles Edward Margaret Catherine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Richard mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Andre and Richard boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.

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