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Andru

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-droo /ˈæn.dru/High

Meaning: A spelling of Andrew — from the Greek Andreas, andros, 'a man', hence 'manly; strong; brave'Low

In 30 seconds: Manly; strong; a man: Andru spells Andrew. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Andrew — from the Greek Andreas, andros, 'a man', hence 'manly; strong; brave'

U.S. rank (2025)#8961 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,217

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

Andru is a spelling of Andrew — from the Greek Andreas, andros, 'a man', hence 'manly; strong; brave'. A crisp, classic name (said 'AN-droo').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Andrew. Rare in this form, manly-and-strong at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas (andros, 'a man'), 'manly; strong; brave' — Andru is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'AN-droo').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Andrew — Greek etymology

Variations

AndrewAndruwAndru

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andru mean?

Andru spells Andrew — Greek 'manly; strong; a man' (from Andreas).

How do you pronounce Andru?

It's said AN-droo /aen.dru/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andru a boy or girl name?

Andru is a boy's name.

How popular is Andru?

Andru is a very rare spelling in the U.S.