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Andreu

♂ Boy

Pronounced ahn-DREH-oo /ɑːnˈdrɛ.u/Medium

Meaning: Andreu is the Catalan form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave; strong.' It honors Saint Andrew, patron of several places, and is a warm Catalan classic.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Catalan Andrew: Andreu means 'manly; brave' (said 'ahn-DREH-oo').
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Origin MediumCatalan, Greek
MeaningAndreu is the Catalan form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave; strong.' It honors Saint Andrew, patron of several places, and is a warm Catalan classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#12426 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 243

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919872024

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

Andreu is the Catalan form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly; brave; strong.' It carries the legacy of Saint Andrew the Apostle and is a longtime favorite in Catalan-speaking regions. A heritage-rich pick (said 'ahn-DREH-oo').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, and Catalan in heritage.

Did you know? Andreu is Catalonia's form of Andrew — 'manly; brave' — honoring Saint Andrew; a warm Catalan classic (said 'ahn-DREH-oo').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Andreu — Catalan form of Andrew; Greek 'manly; brave'

Variations

AndrewAndresAndreas

Nicknames

AndyDreu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andreu mean?

Andreu is the Catalan form of Andrew, from Greek meaning 'manly; brave; strong.'

How do you pronounce Andreu?

It's said ahn-DREH-oo /ɑːnˈdrɛ.u/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Andreu a boy or girl name?

Andreu is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Andreu?

Andreu is a rare name for boys in the U.S., though used in Catalonia.

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