Andreas vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andreas

Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek German Scandinavian Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,101
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andy, Andi, Dre

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Down

Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Northern Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63,580
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andreas Rank #1,101
Down Rank #63,580

Andreas is more popular, ranked #1101 vs #63580 for Down.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andreas ___

  • Andreas Nicolas
  • Andreas Sebastian
  • Andreas Christian
  • Andreas Michael
  • Andreas Johannes
  • Andreas Georg

Down ___

  • Down Marie
  • Down Rose
  • Down Claire
  • Down Grace
  • Down Anne
  • Down Fiona

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andreas

Sebastian Nikolaus Katarina Elisabeth Markus

If you choose Down

Kerry Clare Tyrone Antrim Fermanagh

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andreas or Down more popular?

Andreas is more popular, ranked #1101 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Andreas and Down mean?

Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Andreas and Down boy or girl names?

Andreas is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.

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