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Andrews

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Pronounced AN-drooz /ˈæn.druz/High

Meaning: From the English surname Andrews β€” 'son of Andrew' (Andrew, from Greek, 'manly, brave')Medium

In 30 seconds: Son of Andrew: Andrews is an English surname β€” 'son of Andrew (the manly one)'. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the English surname Andrews β€” 'son of Andrew' (Andrew, from Greek, 'manly, brave')
U.S. rank (2024)#5898 β†— Rising
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 570

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 198919122024

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

Andrews comes from the English surname Andrews β€” 'son of Andrew', from the given name Andrew, Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'. A crisp, classic surname-name (St Andrews, the home of golf; nickname Drew).

It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, son-of-Andrew at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Andrews means 'son of Andrew' β€” Andrew being 'manly, brave' (Greek) β€” a crisp, classic surname-name (St Andrews, the Scottish town; said 'AN-drooz').
Overall data confidence 62%
References β€” Andrews β€” surname etymology

Variations

AndersAndrewAndros

Nicknames

Drew

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andrews mean?

Andrews is an English surname, 'son of Andrew' (the manly, brave one).

How do you pronounce Andrews?

It's said AN-drooz /ˈæn.druz/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andrews a boy or girl name?

Andrews is a boy's name.

How popular is Andrews?

Andrews is a very rare given name in the U.S.

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