Andreas vs James

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

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andreas Rank #1,101
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1101 for Andreas.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andreas

Sebastian Nikolaus Katarina Elisabeth Markus

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andreas or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andreas at #1101 in the United States.

What do Andreas and James mean?

Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andreas and James boy or girl names?

Andreas is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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