Andrei vs James

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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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

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Popularity Comparison

Andrei Rank #2,251
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2251 for Andrei.

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

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 Andrei

Mihai Cristina Elena Stefan Maria

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrei or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andrei at #2251 in the United States.

What do Andrei and James mean?

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

Are Andrei and James boy or girl names?

Andrei is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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