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