Andreas
Andreas: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Andreas
- A male given name from Ancient Greek from the Latin form of Andrew.
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Ανδρέας (Andréas).
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέᾱς (Andréās), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of Andrew.
How popular is Andreas?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 8,630 boys in the U.S. have been named Andreas (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6836 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #734 in 1966. In 2025, 154 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Andreas
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Andreas FAQ
What does the name Andreas mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek from the Latin form of Andrew. A transliteration of the Greek male given name Ανδρέας (Andréas). From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέᾱς (Andréās), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of Andrew.
What is the origin of the name Andreas?
Andreas is listed as a name of Ancient Greek from the Latin form origin.
How popular is the name Andreas?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 8,630 boys in the U.S. have been named Andreas (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6836 in 1967. Its highest rank for boys was #734 in 1966. In 2025, 154 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Andreas a boy or girl name?
Andreas is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 49 girls and 8,630 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.