What does Andrea mean?
Andrea is the Italian form of Andrew, “manly” — and, unlike in English, a boys’ name in Italy.
What does Federico mean?
Federico is the Italian form of Frederick, “peaceful ruler.”
Andrea vs Federico
Which is more popular?
Federico is more popular than Andrea today: about 73 US babies were given the name Federico in 2025, compared with 16 named Andrea.
| Andrea | Federico | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Manly, brave | Peaceful ruler |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ahn-DREH-ah | feh-deh-REE-koh |
| Syllables | 3 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1912 | 1889 |
| Peak year | 1976 (183) | 1976 (148) |
| In 2025 | 16 | 73 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Andrea
Federico
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Andrea | Federico |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 113 | 437 |
| 2010s | 185 | 700 |
| 2000s | 372 | 1,160 |
| 1990s | 643 | 1,191 |
| 1980s | 1,267 | 1,176 |
| 1970s | 1,547 | 1,121 |
| 1960s | 1,087 | 761 |
| 1950s | 415 | 743 |
| 1940s | 126 | 500 |
| 1930s | 93 | 454 |
| 1920s | 100 | 473 |
| 1910s | 81 | 188 |
| 1900s | 0 | 42 |
| 1890s | 0 | 18 |
| 1880s | 0 | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Andrea or Federico more popular?
Federico is more popular than Andrea today: about 73 US babies were given the name Federico in 2025, compared with 16 named Andrea.
What is the difference between Andrea and Federico?
Andrea means Manly, brave (Italian origin), while Federico means Peaceful ruler (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Andrea or Federico?
In US records, Andrea first appears in 1912 and Federico in 1889, so Federico has the longer recorded history.