Andres vs Xander

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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Popularity Comparison

Andres Rank #197
Xander Rank #216

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 vs #216 for Xander.

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

Xander ___

  • Xander James
  • Xander Cole
  • Xander Reid
  • Xander Blake
  • Xander Grey
  • Xander Miles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andres

Diego Carlos Sofia Valentina Gabriel

If you choose Xander

Zoe Luna Felix Axel Cleo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andres or Xander more popular?

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Andres and Xander mean?

Andres means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Andres and Xander boy or girl names?

Andres is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.

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