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Andrew

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-droo /ˈæn.druː/High

Meaning: Manly; strong and braveHigh

In 30 seconds: A timeless Greek classic meaning 'manly and brave.' Borne by the apostle Saint Andrew and numerous kings, it has never fully left fashion in the English-speaking world.
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Origin HighGreek
MeaningManly; strong and brave
Peak year1987
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,283,910

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198718802017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Andrew derives from the Greek Andreas, itself from aner (genitive andros), meaning 'man.' The name appears in the New Testament as the first apostle called by Jesus, and Saint Andrew became a beloved patron saint across Europe.

The name spread widely through Christianity and was borne by multiple Scottish and British royals, including Prince Andrew. It remained a top-20 U.S. boys' name for most of the 20th century.

Did you know? Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece — three very different nations all claiming the same apostle.

Variations

AndreasAndréAndreaAndreiAnders

Nicknames

AndyDrew

Famous Bearers

  • ★Andrew (Apostle) (d. c. 60 AD)
    First apostle of Jesus, now patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece.
  • ★Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)
    7th President of the United States.

If you like Andrew…

Matthew— New Testament apostle name with the same timeless reliability
Michael— another enduring Biblical classic with centuries of use
Nicholas— Greek-origin classic with the same strong, reliable character
Daniel— another Biblical staple with perennial American popularity

Frequently Asked

What does the name Andrew mean?

Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'strong and brave,' from the Greek word for man.

How do you pronounce Andrew?

It is said AN-droo /ˈæn.druː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andrew a boy or girl name?

Andrew is overwhelmingly a boy's name; the feminine form Andrea is used for girls.

How popular is Andrew?

Andrew has been a perennial U.S. top-50 boys' name for decades, though it has slipped slightly in recent years.