Andrei vs Hero

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrei

Boy #2,251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Romanian Russian Bulgarian Greek Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,251
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andi, Andre

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Hero

Boy #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,338
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrei Rank #2,251
Hero Rank #2,338

Andrei is more popular, ranked #2251 vs #2338 for Hero.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrei ___

  • Andrei Stefan
  • Andrei Mihai
  • Andrei Victor
  • Andrei Alexandru
  • Andrei Ioan
  • Andrei Cristian

Hero ___

  • Hero James
  • Hero Alexander
  • Hero Cole
  • Hero Reed
  • Hero Finn
  • Hero Mace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrei

Mihai Cristina Elena Stefan Maria

If you choose Hero

Atlas Titan Valor Aria Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrei or Hero more popular?

Andrei is more popular, ranked #2251 compared to Hero at #2338 in the United States.

What do Andrei and Hero mean?

Andrei means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Andrei and Hero boy or girl names?

Andrei is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.

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