Andres vs James

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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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

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 Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and James mean?

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

Are Andres and James boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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