Andrew
Andrew: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæn.dɹuː/
Meaning and origin of Andrew
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of André, Andreas, Andrei, and Andrey.
How popular is Andrew?
Since 1880, 4,961 girls and 1,329,454 boys in the U.S. have been named Andrew (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #789 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #73 for boys, with 4,503 babies given the name.
Names similar to Andrew
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Sibling name ideas for Andrew
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Andrew FAQ
What does the name Andrew mean?
A male given name from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”). Doublet of André, Andreas, Andrei, and Andrey.
What is the origin of the name Andrew?
Andrew is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Andrew?
Since 1880, 4,961 girls and 1,329,454 boys in the U.S. have been named Andrew (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #789 in 1987. Its highest rank for boys was #5 in 1988. In 2025 it ranked #73 for boys, with 4,503 babies given the name.
Is Andrew a boy or girl name?
Andrew is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 4,961 girls and 1,329,454 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.