Andres vs Jose

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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Jose

Boy #91 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#91
Total SSA Count
3,768
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pepe, Che, Joe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
Jose Rank #91

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 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

Jose ___

  • Jose Luis
  • Jose Antonio
  • Jose Miguel
  • Jose Angel
  • Jose Carlos
  • Jose Manuel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose Jose

Maria Carmen Luis Carlos Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or Jose more popular?

Jose is more popular, ranked #91 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and Jose mean?

Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Jose means "God will increase" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Andres and Jose boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. Jose is primarily a boy name.

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