Andrei vs Sasha

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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Sasha

Girl #641 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of mankind"

Origin: Greek (Alexandros)

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#641
Total SSA Count
460
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sash

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Popularity Comparison

Andrei Rank #2,251
Sasha Rank #641

Sasha is more popular, ranked #641 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

Sasha ___

  • Sasha Marie
  • Sasha Grace
  • Sasha Rose
  • Sasha Nicole
  • Sasha Jade
  • Sasha Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrei

Mihai Cristina Elena Stefan Maria

If you choose Sasha

Misha Natasha Ivan Vera Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrei or Sasha more popular?

Sasha is more popular, ranked #641 compared to Andrei at #2251 in the United States.

What do Andrei and Sasha mean?

Andrei means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Sasha means "defender of mankind" (Greek (Alexandros) origin).

Are Andrei and Sasha boy or girl names?

Andrei is primarily a boy name. Sasha is primarily a girl name.

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