Andrew vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Drew

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Dylan

Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28
Total SSA Count
7,464
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dyl

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #68 for Andrew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

Dylan ___

  • Dylan James
  • Dylan Thomas
  • Dylan Lee
  • Dylan Ryan
  • Dylan Paul
  • Dylan Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Dylan

Owen Rowan Nora Fiona Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Andrew at #68 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Dylan mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Andrew and Dylan boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.

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