Andrew
Greek boy's name meaning “manly; brave”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- manly; brave
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #65
- Born in 2023
- 4,804
Meaning & origin
Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, 'manly' or 'brave'. The apostle Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Andrew ranked #65 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 4,804 US boys were given the name Andrew.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #5 in 2003
“Unranked” means Andrew was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more boy names starting with A.
Nicknames
Andy, Drew
Andrew: frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew is a Greek name meaning "manly; brave". Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, 'manly' or 'brave'. The apostle Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.
Where does the name Andrew come from?
Andrew is of Greek origin. Andrew comes from the Greek Andreas, 'manly' or 'brave'. The apostle Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland.
Is Andrew a boy or a girl name?
Andrew is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Andrew?
In 2023, 4,804 US boys were given the name Andrew.
Is Andrew a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Andrew ranked #65 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Andrew?
Common nicknames for Andrew include Andy, Drew.