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Andrei

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHN-dray /ˈɑːn.dreɪ/High

Meaning: strong, manlyHigh

In 30 seconds: Andrei is the Romanian and Russian form of Andrew meaning strong or manly. A refined two-syllable name with sophisticated Eastern European elegance.
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Origin HighRomanian, Greek
Meaningstrong, manly
U.S. rank (2025)#2517 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births53 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,095

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619482025

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

Andrei is the Romanian and Russian form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas (aner/andros: man), meaning strong or manly.

Andrei is used in Romania, Russia, and Ukraine as a classic masculine name.

Did you know? Prince Andrei Bolkonsky in Tolstoy's War and Peace (1869) is one of literature's most complex and beloved male characters — making Andrei synonymous with aristocratic Russian depth.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Andrei — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data

Variations

AndrewAndreAndreasAndrey

Nicknames

Andrei

Famous Bearers

  • ★Prince Andrei Bolkonsky (fictional)
    Central character in Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel War and Peace, a Russian nobleman and army officer.

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Frequently Asked

What does Andrei mean?

Andrei means strong, manly.

How do you pronounce Andrei?

Andrei is pronounced AHN-dray (/ˈɑːn.dreɪ/), with 2 syllables.

Is Andrei a boy's name?

Yes, Andrei is used as a boy's name.

How popular is the name Andrei?

Romanian/Greek; strong meaning via Andreas firmly established.

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