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Kendrew

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEN-droo /ˈkɛn.druː/Medium

Meaning: A Scottish and northern English form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas ('manly, brave'), where the initial K reflects a local development of the Gaelic and Scots pronunciation. Also found as a surname.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Scottish twist on a classic: Kendrew is a local form of Andrew, Greek for 'manly, brave' (said 'KEN-droo').
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Origin MediumScottish, Greek
MeaningA Scottish and northern English form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas ('manly, brave'), where the initial K reflects a local development of the Gaelic and Scots pronunciation. Also found as a surname.
U.S. rank (2021)#13155 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1999
Total births (all-time)≈ 109

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919912021

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

Kendrew is a Scottish and northern English form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, 'manly, brave'. The K- reflects how the name was said in Scots and Gaelic-influenced speech, and it settled as a surname in the north of England as well. As a first name today it is a rare heritage pick (said 'KEN-droo').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, Scottish-flavoured, and sturdy.

Did you know? Andrew is Scotland's patron saint, and the name reshaped itself locally more than once — Kendrew is one of those Scots forms, with the K arriving through pronunciation rather than by design (said 'KEN-droo').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Kendrew — Scottish form of Andrew; also a northern English surname

Variations

AndrewKendraGendrew

Nicknames

KenDrew

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If you like Kendrew…

Andrew— the classic name behind this form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kendrew mean?

Kendrew is a Scottish form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, 'manly, brave'.

How do you pronounce Kendrew?

It's said KEN-droo /ˈkɛn.druː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kendrew a boy or girl name?

Kendrew is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kendrew?

Kendrew is extremely rare for boys in the U.S.

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