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Andros

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-drohs /ˈæn.droʊs/Medium

Meaning: From Greek andros, 'a man; of man' (the genitive of aner, 'man'); also a Greek island in the Cyclades; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A man; of man: Andros is Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'AN-drohs').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek andros, 'a man; of man' (the genitive of aner, 'man'); also a Greek island in the Cyclades; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#7765 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 146

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219772024

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

Andros comes from Greek andros, 'a man; of man' (the genitive of aner, 'man'); it is also a Greek island in the Cyclades (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AN-drohs').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, a-man at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Andros means 'a man; of man' in Greek (the genitive of aner, 'man') — also a Greek island in the Cyclades — crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'AN-drohs').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Andros — routes layered

Variations

AndreasAndronikosAndrosz

Nicknames

Andy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andros mean?

Andros is Greek for 'a man; of man'; also a Greek island; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Andros?

It's said AN-drohs /ˈæn.droʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andros a boy or girl name?

Andros is a boy's name.

How popular is Andros?

Andros is a rare name in the U.S.

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