Andy vs Danny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
And

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Danny

Boy #642 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew (Daniyel)

Cultural Roots

American Irish English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#642
Total SSA Count
435
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dan

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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Danny Rank #642

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #642 for Danny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

Danny ___

  • Danny James
  • Danny Lee
  • Danny Michael
  • Danny Ray
  • Danny Wayne
  • Danny Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Danny

Tommy Jessie Bobby Sandy Timmy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Danny more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Danny at #642 in the United States.

What do Andy and Danny mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Danny means "God is my judge" (Hebrew (Daniyel) origin).

Are Andy and Danny boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Danny is primarily a boy name.

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