Andrew vs Simon
Andrew and Simon compared 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.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1997, Andrew was ranked #22 and Simon #83 among boys in New Zealand.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 1997, Andrew was ranked #23 and Simon #94 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Andrew was ranked #104 and Simon #535 among boys in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2025, Andrew was ranked #106 and Simon #244 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Norway · Boys
In 2021, Andrew was ranked #458 and Simon #123 among boys in Norway.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2022, Andrew was ranked #177 and Simon #311 among boys in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Andrew was ranked #334 and Simon #606 among boys in England and Wales.
Andrew and Simon over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Andrew and Simon over time
Andrew and Simon appear together in 6 published lists, across 262 years of shared records. Andrew held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Simon in 1.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Andrew reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 3 of those lists, Simon in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1972, Simon moved ahead of Andrew in Norway · Boys — #299 and #328 the year before became #275 and #199.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Andrew and Simon changed places 11 times in Norway · Boys between 1947 and 2021, ending at #458 and #123.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 43 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Andrew and Simon averaged 38.1 places apart, ending at #23 and #94.
- Longest-running competitions
Andrew and Simon were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #334 and #606.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Andrew #29 in 1996, Simon #87 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys62 shared years, 1964–2025
Andrew held the stronger position in 62 of those years, Simon in 0.
Highest recorded here: Andrew #16 in 1992, Simon #46 in 1987.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Andrew #106, Simon #244.
Norway · Boys60 shared years, 1947–2021
Andrew held the stronger position in 15 of those years, Simon in 45.
Highest recorded here: Andrew #206 in 1963, Simon #35 in 1992.
The order changed in 1972: Simon moved ahead. In 1971 they stood at #299 and #328; by 1972 that had become #275 and #199.
Most recent shared year, 2021: Andrew #458, Simon #123.
New Zealand · Boys44 shared years, 1954–1997
Andrew held the stronger position in 44 of those years, Simon in 0.
Highest recorded here: Andrew #2 in 1975, Simon #12 in 1976.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 1997: Andrew #22, Simon #83.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys43 shared years, 1955–1997
Andrew held the stronger position in 43 of those years, Simon in 0.
Highest recorded here: Andrew #4 in 1970, Simon #24 in 1970.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 1997: Andrew #23, Simon #94.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Andrew held the stronger position in 30 of those years, Simon in 0.
Highest recorded here: Andrew #29 in 1996, Simon #87 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Andrew #334, Simon #606.
Northern Ireland · Boys23 shared years, 1997–2022
Andrew held the stronger position in 23 of those years, Simon in 0.
Highest recorded here: Andrew #5 in 1997, Simon #95 in 2000.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2022: Andrew #177, Simon #311.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Andrew
Pairs where Andrew shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Andrew vs Kenneth
In 1964 they stood at #34 and #41 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2024 they were #106 and #785.
Andrew · Kenneth · 60 shared years, 1964–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Andrew vs Raymond
In 1964 they stood at #34 and #30 in Republic of Ireland · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #106 and #509.
Andrew · Raymond · 61 shared years, 1964–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Oliver vs Andrew
In 1996 they stood at #23 and #29 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #6 and #334.
Oliver · Andrew · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- George vs Andrew
In 1996 they stood at #19 and #29 in England and Wales · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #7 and #334.
George · Andrew · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Simon
Pairs where Simon shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Simon vs Calum
In 1996 they stood at #87 and #91 in England and Wales · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #606 and #3256.
Simon · Calum · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Simon
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #87 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #1705 and #606.
Craig · Simon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Mitchell vs Simon
In 1996 they stood at #79 and #87 in England and Wales · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2025 they were #1538 and #606.
Mitchell · Simon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Rory vs Simon
In 1996 they stood at #93 and #87 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #17 and #606.
Rory · Simon · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — moved together in several countries.
- Christopher vs Paul
Christopher and Paul both fell over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Christopher · Paul · 80 shared years, 1946–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Leo
Oliver and Leo both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Leo · 63 shared years, 1959–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Luca
Oliver and Luca both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Luca · 43 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Amelia vs Sofia
Amelia and Sofia both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Sofia · 36 shared years, 1972–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Andrew | Simon |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | The English form of Greek Andreas, from 'andreios' ('manly, masculine'), itself from 'aner' ('man'). The apostle Andrew was the first disciple to join Jesus and is patron saint of Scotland. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Greek, biblical | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈæn.dɹuː/ | Not yet recorded |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Republic of Ireland · Boys #106 (2025) | Norway · Boys #159 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Andrew has a recorded origin (Greek, biblical); Simon does not have one recorded yet.
- Andrew and Simon both have 2 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Andrew; Simon doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
How each name got here
Andrew
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #344 among boys in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1954–2013
Highest recorded position: #2 among boys in New Zealand, in 1975 (recorded 1954–2013).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #334 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Simon
Popularity journey
First recorded1945
First recorded at #266 among boys in Norway in 1945 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1954–1997
Highest recorded position: #12 among boys in New Zealand, in 1976 (recorded 1954–1997).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #606 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys