Andrey vs Theodore

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

Popularity Comparison

Andrey Rank #2,628
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrey

Dmitri Nikolai Natasha Katya Irina

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrey or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Andrey at #2628 in the United States.

What do Andrey and Theodore mean?

Andrey means "manly, brave, virile" (Greek Andreas origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Andrey and Theodore boy or girl names?

Andrey is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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