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Andrus

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How to Pronounce Andrus

Pronounced AN-drus /ˈɑn.drʊs/Medium

Meaning: An Estonian form of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' ('manly, brave'). Also found as a surname. A settled Baltic name close to its Andrew root.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Andrus — an Estonian form of Andrew, 'manly, brave' (said 'AN-drus'). A Baltic form of Andrew, also a surname, which we note.
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Origin LowEstonian, Greek
MeaningAn Estonian form of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' ('manly, brave'). Also found as a surname. A settled Baltic name close to its Andrew root.
U.S. rank (2018)#8194 ↘ Falling
2018 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 133
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119162018

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

Andrus is an Estonian form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave'), also seen as a surname; a settled Estonian form of Andrew (said 'AN-drus').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Baltic, and sturdy.

Did you know? Andrus is the Estonian form of Andrew — 'manly, brave' — a name worn by Estonian statesmen and, as a surname, by frontier lawmen (said 'AN-drus').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Andrus — Estonian form of Andrew; Greek 'manly'

Variations

AndrewAndresAndris

Nicknames

AndyDru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andrus mean?

Andrus is an Estonian form of Andrew, from Greek roots meaning 'manly, brave.'

How do you pronounce Andrus?

It's said AN-drus /ˈɑn.drʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andrus a boy or girl name?

Here Andrus is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Andrus?

Andrus is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.

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