Andrez vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrez

Boy #6,490 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, strong, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Mexican American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,490
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Drez, Andy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Andrez Rank #6,490
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6490 for Andrez.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrez ___

  • Andrez Luis
  • Andrez Miguel
  • Andrez Carlos
  • Andrez Antonio
  • Andrez Fernando
  • Andrez Javier

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 Andrez

Diego Mateo Valentina Sofia Isabella

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrez or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andrez at #6490 in the United States.

What do Andrez and James mean?

Andrez means "manly, strong, brave" (Greek origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andrez and James boy or girl names?

Andrez is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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