Boy name · Greek
Andrew
“manly, brave, strong”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Andrew.
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Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Andrew — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Andrew is Greek Andreas, from aner, andros — man — so the meaning is manly or courageous. It is notable that the first-called apostle carries a purely Greek name rather than a Hebrew one, which says something about first-century Galilee.
He is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece and Romania simultaneously, which is a wider spread than any other apostle. Andrew was a US top-10 name through the 1980s and 1990s and now sits at number 73.
Drew is the short form that became its own name. Two syllables want two or three (Andrew Sebastian, Andrew Everett). On our vibe map it is Heirloom with Vintage Elegant weight.
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All Greek names →Andrew — common questions
Is Andrew a boy or girl name?
Andrew is traditionally a boy name of Greek origin.
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew means “manly, brave, strong” of Greek origin. Andrew is Greek Andreas, from aner, andros — man — so the meaning is manly or courageous. It is notable that the first-called apostle carries a purely Greek name rather than a Hebrew one, which says something about first-century Galilee.
Where does the name Andrew come from?
Andrew is Greek in origin. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece and Romania simultaneously, which is a wider spread than any other apostle. Andrew was a US top-10 name through the 1980s and 1990s and now sits at number 73.
What are common nicknames for Andrew?
Andy and Drew — the short-forms parents most often use for Andrew.
How popular is Andrew?
Andrew did not make the top 1,000 boys' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Andrew you might want for the nursery.