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Andrue

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How to Pronounce Andrue

Pronounced AN-droo /ˈæn.dru/High

Meaning: Andrue is a phonetic spelling of Andrew, from the Greek 'andreios', 'manly' or 'strong' (from 'aner/andros', 'man'); Andrew is the apostle and patron saint of Scotland. The meaning follows the parent name.Medium

In 30 seconds: Andrue is a phonetic respelling of Andrew - from Greek for 'manly, strong' - that writes the -drew sound as -drue (said 'AN-droo').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningAndrue is a phonetic spelling of Andrew, from the Greek 'andreios', 'manly' or 'strong' (from 'aner/andros', 'man'); Andrew is the apostle and patron saint of Scotland. The meaning follows the parent name.

U.S. rank (2018)#10847 ↘ Falling

2018 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 597

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

The parent name Andrew comes from Greek andreios, 'manly' or 'strong', and belongs to the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter and patron saint of Scotland. Andrue respells the ending phonetically, one of the many creative variants that appeared when Andrew was extremely common.

It appears in American records from the late nineteen-seventies into the twenty-tens, with a small peak in the late nineties. It reads as a modern respelling rather than a traditional form and has always been rare.

Did you know? Andrue is a modern respelling of a top classic; it stayed rare, peaking at only a few dozen boys a year around 1998.

Overall data confidence 55%

References - Andrue — respelling of Andrew; Greek 'manly'

Variations

AndrewAndruAndrewe

Nicknames

DrewAndy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andrue mean?

Andrue is a respelling of Andrew and means 'manly' or 'strong', from the Greek.

How do you pronounce Andrue?

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

Is Andrue a boy or girl name?

Andrue is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Andrue?

Andrue has always been an uncommon spelling in the U.S., far rarer than Andrew.