TOP 10 RANKING

Top 10 Andy Griffith Show Characters — Ranked by Fans

Thelma Lou is the #1 fan-ranked Andy Griffith Show Characters on SendMeYourList, followed by Floyd the Barber and Goober Pyle. See the full community Top 10 and rank them yourself.

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Last updated: May 7, 2026

Thelma Lou leads the community rankings for Andy Griffith Show Characters, with Floyd the Barber and Goober Pyle close behind. These standings reflect real votes from SendMeYourList fans — not editors, not algorithms. Rank the full list yourself and see how your picks compare.

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01
Thelma Lou

Thelma Lou – Barney's sweet girlfriend in Mayberry.

02
Floyd the Barber

Floyd the Barber – The town barber and gossip central of Mayberry.

03
Goober Pyle

Goober Pyle – The friendly but simple-minded mechanic and cousin of Gomer.

04
Gomer Pyle

Gomer Pyle – The naive gas station attendant who later joins the Marines.

05
Otis Campbell

Otis Campbell – The town drunk who regularly locks himself in jail to sleep it off.

06
Helen Crump

Helen Crump – The schoolteacher who becomes Andy's girlfriend and eventual wife.

07
Mayor Pike

Mayor Pike – One of Mayberry's mayors, often at odds with Andy.

08
Ellie Walker

Ellie Walker – The town's first female pharmacist and Andy's early love interest.

09
Briscoe Darling

Briscoe Darling – Patriarch of the musical Darling family from the mountains.

10
Clara Edwards

Clara Edwards – Aunt Bee's best friend and fellow Mayberry busybody.