Andry vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andry

Boy #4,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pillar, support"

Origin: Malagasy

Cultural Roots

Malagasy French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,011
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
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

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Popularity Comparison

Andry Rank #4,011
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #4011 for Andry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andry ___

  • Andry James
  • Andry Michael
  • Andry Philippe
  • Andry Louis
  • Andry Thomas
  • Andry Emmanuel

James ___

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

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If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andry or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Andry at #4011 in the United States.

What do Andry and James mean?

Andry means "pillar, support" (Malagasy origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andry and James boy or girl names?

Andry is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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