Andrey vs James

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

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andrey Rank #2,628
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrey

Dmitri Nikolai Natasha Katya Irina

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrey or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andrey at #2628 in the United States.

What do Andrey and James mean?

Andrey means "manly, brave, virile" (Greek Andreas origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andrey and James boy or girl names?

Andrey is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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