"manly, brave"
Origin: Greek
Language: Greek
Andrew
Pronunciation: [ ANDR-oo ]
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Meaning & Origin
"warrior, strong man"
Origin: Ancient Greek
Language: Greek
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- Prince Andrew (Duke of York) was embroiled in a significant scandal involving Jeffrey Epstein (2019-present), which may give pause to some parents
The Story of Andrew
Andrew derives from the Greek name 'Andreas,' built on 'aner' (man) with the suffix '-ios,' forming 'andreios' meaning manly or brave. Saint Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first to be called, earning him the epithet 'Protokletos' (the First-Called). He is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, Romania, and several other nations — explaining the name's extraordinary geographic reach across Christian cultures.
Andrew has been consistently popular across centuries, never ranking at the very top or fading away. It reached peak US popularity in the 1980s-90s and has declined somewhat since, but remains a reliable classic that many parents return to for its timeless, apostolic authority.
Saint Andrew's saltire cross (X shape) forms the basis of the Scottish flag (the Saltire) and is incorporated into the Union Jack. In Russia, Andrei is deeply associated with the Orthodox Church. In the US, Andrew has been the name of six presidents, cementing its American presidential prestige.
Historical Record
Andrew first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,183,097 babies have been named Andrew in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Andrew is past its peak , currently ranked #68 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Saint Andrew's Day (November 30) is Scotland's national day, a public holiday celebrated with traditional food, music, and whisky
- Saint Andrew never visited Scotland — his relics were reportedly brought there in the 4th century by Saint Rule, according to Scottish tradition
Andrew in Other Languages
Greek
Ανδρέας
French
André
German
Andreas
Italian
Andrea
Russian
Андрей
Spanish
Andrés
Popularity Over Time
#68
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 1988
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Andrew
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Andrew Garfield
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1983
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Prince Andrew
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1960
British royal, Duke of York and second son of Queen Elizabeth II
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Andrew Carnegie
Business
1835
Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who became one of the richest Americans in history
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Andrew Jackson
Politician
1767
7th President of the United States, nicknamed 'Old Hickory,' the founder of the Democratic Party and a controversial fig...
7th President of the United States, nicknamed 'Old Hickory,' the founder of the Democratic Party and a controversial figure in American history
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Saint Andrew
Religious
One of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first to follow him; patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, and Romania
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #68
- Total SSA Count
- 4,772
- Cultural Origins
- Greek English Scottish American Russian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
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Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Andrew
What does the name Andrew mean?
"manly, brave" (from Greek). "warrior, strong man" (from Ancient Greek). Andrew derives from the Greek name 'Andreas,' built on 'aner' (man) with the suffix '-ios,' forming 'andreios' meaning manly or brave. Saint Andrew was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first to be called, earning him the epithet 'Protokletos' (the First-Called). He is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, Romania, and several other nations — explaining the name's extraordinary geographic reach across Christian cultures.
What is the origin of the name Andrew?
Andrew has Greek, Ancient Greek, English, Scottish, American, and Russian origins. In Greek, it means "manly, brave". In Ancient Greek, it means "warrior, strong man".
Is Andrew a boy or girl name?
Andrew is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #68. As a girl name, it is ranked #13687. Andrew is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Andrew?
Andrew is pronounced ANDR-oo.
How popular is the name Andrew?
Andrew is currently ranked #68 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Andrew?
Common nicknames for Andrew include Andy and Drew.
What are good middle names for Andrew?
Popular middle name pairings include Andrew James, Andrew Thomas, Andrew William, Andrew Michael, Andrew Joseph, and Andrew David.
What are good sibling names for Andrew?
Names that pair well with Andrew as siblings include Katherine, Elizabeth, Thomas, Philip, Charlotte, and Matthew.
How many syllables does Andrew have?
Andrew has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Andrew a common or rare name?
Andrew is a very popular name, ranked #68 among boy names in the United States.
What boy names are similar to Andrew?
About the Name Andrew
Andrew is a boy name with Greek, English, Scottish, American, and Russian origins . The name means "manly, brave" in Greek .
Is Andrew a boy or girl name? Andrew is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #68 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,687. Andrew is more commonly used as a boy name.
Andrew is currently ranked #68 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Andrew has 2 syllables and is pronounced ANDR-oo, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Andrew include Andy and Drew. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Andrew include Andres, Andre, Andreas, Andrei, Andrey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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