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Andreas

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Pronounced an-DRAY-us /ænˈdreɪ.əs/High

Meaning: Manly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andros: man)High

In 30 seconds: The Greek and Germanic form of Andrew meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' Saint Andrew, the first apostle called by Jesus, bore this name in its Greek form — making Andreas one of the oldest names in Christian tradition.

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Origin HighGreek

MeaningManly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andros: man)

U.S. rank (2025)#1276 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births154 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,626

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Andreas is the Greek form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, from aner/andros (man). Saint Andrew (Andreas) was one of Jesus's twelve apostles, the first called, and brother of Peter. His X-shaped crucifixion became the Saltire cross.

Andreas is used in Greek, German, Scandinavian, and broader communities. It ranked #1098 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? Saint Andrew (Andreas) is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, Ukraine, and Romania — arguably the most internationally patronized saint in the Christian world. His X-shaped cross (the Saltire) forms the Scottish flag and is embedded in the British Union Jack.

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Behind the Name — Andreas — Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AndrewAndreAnders

Nicknames

AndyDre

Famous Bearers

★Saint Andrew (Andreas) (biblical)
One of Jesus's twelve apostles. Patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, among other nations. His X-shaped cross forms the Saltire flag.

If you like Andreas…

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Anders— the Scandinavian form of the same Andrew root

Andre— the French form of the same name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andreas mean?

Andreas means 'manly' or 'brave,' the Greek form of Andrew, from Greek andros (man).

How do you pronounce Andreas?

It's said an-DRAY-us — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Andreas a boy or girl name?

Andreas is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Andreas?

Andreas ranked #1098 for U.S. boys in 2024.