Andrey vs Nicolai

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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Nicolai

Boy #2,581 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"champion of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Russian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,581
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Niko

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Popularity Comparison

Andrey Rank #2,628
Nicolai Rank #2,581

Nicolai is more popular, ranked #2581 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

Nicolai ___

  • Nicolai Alexander
  • Nicolai James
  • Nicolai William
  • Nicolai Sebastian
  • Nicolai Theodore
  • Nicolai August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrey

Dmitri Nikolai Natasha Katya Irina

If you choose Nicolai

Henrik Axel Leif Sigrid Astrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrey or Nicolai more popular?

Nicolai is more popular, ranked #2581 compared to Andrey at #2628 in the United States.

What do Andrey and Nicolai mean?

Andrey means "manly, brave, virile" (Greek Andreas origin). Nicolai means "champion of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Andrey and Nicolai boy or girl names?

Andrey is primarily a boy name. Nicolai is primarily a boy name.

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