Andy vs Gretta

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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Gretta

Girl #4,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin and German

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,387
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gret

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Gretta Rank #4,387

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #4387 for Gretta.

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

Gretta ___

  • Gretta Rose
  • Gretta Mae
  • Gretta Jane
  • Gretta Louise
  • Gretta Elise
  • Gretta Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Gretta

Ingrid Astrid Sigrid Helga Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Gretta more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Gretta at #4387 in the United States.

What do Andy and Gretta mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Gretta means "pearl" (Greek via Latin and German origin).

Are Andy and Gretta boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Gretta is primarily a girl name.

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