Andres vs Mateo

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

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Mateo

Boy #7 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7
Total SSA Count
11,302
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Teo, Matt, Matteo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
Mateo Rank #7

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 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

Mateo ___

  • Mateo James
  • Mateo Alexander
  • Mateo Thomas
  • Mateo Gabriel
  • Mateo Luis
  • Mateo Antonio

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose Mateo

Isabella Camila Sofia Luna Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or Mateo more popular?

Mateo is more popular, ranked #7 compared to Andres at #197 in the United States.

What do Andres and Mateo mean?

Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Mateo means "gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andres and Mateo boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. Mateo is primarily a boy name.

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