Andrey vs Demetri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrey

Boy #2,628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, virile"

Origin: Greek Andreas

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,628
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Andrei, Drew, Andy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Demetri

Boy #2,565 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of the earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,565
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Demi, Dee, Tri

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Andrey Rank #2,628
Demetri Rank #2,565

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 vs #2628 for Andrey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrey ___

  • Andrey Nikolai
  • Andrey Sergei
  • Andrey Dmitri
  • Andrey Pavel
  • Andrey Ivan
  • Andrey Alexei

Demetri ___

  • Demetri James
  • Demetri Alexander
  • Demetri Michael
  • Demetri Nikolai
  • Demetri Theodore
  • Demetri Sebastian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrey

Dmitri Nikolai Natasha Katya Irina

If you choose Demetri

Anastasia Nikolai Tatiana Alexei Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrey or Demetri more popular?

Demetri is more popular, ranked #2565 compared to Andrey at #2628 in the United States.

What do Andrey and Demetri mean?

Andrey means "manly, brave, virile" (Greek Andreas origin). Demetri means "lover of the earth" (Greek origin).

Are Andrey and Demetri boy or girl names?

Andrey is primarily a boy name. Demetri is primarily a boy name.

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