Andre vs Tristan

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

Tristan

Boy #267 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"tumult, noise"

Origin: Pictish/Celtic

Cultural Roots

English French Welsh Breton

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#267
Total SSA Count
1,296
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tris

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andre Rank #351
Tristan Rank #267

Tristan is more popular, ranked #267 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

Tristan ___

  • Tristan James
  • Tristan Cole
  • Tristan Alexander
  • Tristan Lee
  • Tristan William
  • Tristan Grey

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andre

Isabelle Monique Dominique Jean Marie

If you choose Tristan

Isolde Elowen Rowan Vivienne Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Tristan more popular?

Tristan is more popular, ranked #267 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Tristan mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Tristan means "tumult, noise" (Pictish/Celtic origin).

Are Andre and Tristan boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Tristan is primarily a boy name.

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