Andres vs David

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
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David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
7,317
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davie, Davo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 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

David ___

  • David James
  • David Michael
  • David Robert
  • David Thomas
  • David Andrew
  • David John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose David

Jonathan Hannah Samuel Rachel Benjamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and David mean?

Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). David means "beloved, dear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andres and David boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.

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