Andres vs Angel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andres

Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#197
Total SSA Count
1,806
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andi, Andre

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Angel

Boy #63 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"messenger"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#63
Total SSA Count
4,964
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ang, Angie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
Angel Rank #63

Angel is more popular, ranked #63 vs #197 for Andres.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andres ___

  • Andres José
  • Andres Miguel
  • Andres Luis
  • Andres Carlos
  • Andres Felipe
  • Andres David

Angel ___

  • Angel Luis
  • Angel Miguel
  • Angel Carlos
  • Angel Rene
  • Angel Antonio
  • Angel David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose Angel

Gabriel Miguel Isabella Destiny Heaven

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or Angel more popular?

Angel is more popular, ranked #63 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and Angel mean?

Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Angel means "messenger" (Greek origin).

Are Andres and Angel boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. Angel is primarily a boy name.

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