Aedin vs Andre
Aedin and Andrecompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 1968, Aedin was ranked #243 and Andre #243 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Side by side
| Field | Aedin | Andre |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | The English form of André, from the Greek root 'andreios' connected to the classical Andreas tradition (see Andrew). |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Greek, via French transmission |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | /ˈɑːn.dɹeɪ/ |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | André |
| Recorded regional usage | IE | GB-ENW, GB-NIR, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Girls #651 (2017) | Norway · Boys #395 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | 90/100 |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 40/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Andre has a recorded origin (Greek, via French transmission); Aedin does not have one recorded yet.
- Aedin and Andre both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Andre; Aedin doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in IE.
- The available evidence gives Aedin a "medium" Data Confidence level and Andre a "high" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Aedin
Popularity journey
First recorded1966
First recorded at #380 among girls in Republic of Ireland in 1966 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Most recent2017
Most recently recorded at #651 among girls in Republic of Ireland, in 2017.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
Andre
Popularity journey
First recorded1951
First recorded at #351 among boys in Norway in 1951 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1951–2025
Highest recorded position: #26 among boys in Norway, in 1985 (recorded 1951–2025).
Norway · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #395 among boys in Norway, in 2025.
Norway · Boys