Andrew: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

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Andrew Overview

Meaning

Strong, manly

Gender

Boy

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Andreas,” meaning “manly” or “brave.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈændru/

Popularity

Andrew is a widely popular name in many cultures and countries around the world. Recently, Andrew has consistently ranked within the top 50 names for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

11 (Intuitive, Idealistic, Spiritual)

Name Styles

Classic, Traditional, Traditional, Cute

Associated Traits

Strong, dependable, intelligent, courageous

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, is a significant religious figure and the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece.

Name Day

November 30th

Andrew Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Andreas, Andre, Anders, Andrei, Ander

Common Nicknames

Andy, Drew, Andie

Diminutives

Andi, Ande, Ando

Famous People

Andrew Jackson
(American Politician)
Andrew Lloyd Webber
(British Composer)
Andrew Garfield
(British-American Actor)
Andrew Carnegie
(Scottish-American Industrialist)
Andrew Cuomo
(American Politician)
Andrew Lincoln
(British Actor)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

"Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration"
(Concert Film)
Andrew Largeman
("Garden State," Film)
Andrew
("Chronicle," Film)
Andrew Ryan
("BioShock," Video Game)
Andrew Neiman
("Whiplash," Film)

Places

Andrew Village
(Alberta, Canada)
Andrew Jackson State Park
(South Carolina, USA)
Andrew County
(Missouri, USA)
St. Andrew's Park
(Bristol, UK)
Andrew River
(Tasmania, Australia)

What Is the Meaning of Andrew?

Andrew means “manly” or “brave” in Greek. The name suggests a personality that is strong, courageous, and reliable, often admired for leadership qualities and a compassionate nature.

What Is the Origin of The Name Andrew?

Andrew has Greek origins. It comes from the Greek name “Andreas,” which is derived from “aner,” meaning “man” or “warrior.” The name gained prominence due to Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, and has been widely used in many cultures since ancient times.

Andrew Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Andrew in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#572021	#612022	#652023
Top 3 Rankings	#51988	#51991	#51992

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Andrew

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	65 (-4 from 2022)	4781 (-370 from 2022)	0.26109
2022	61 (-4 from 2021)	5151 (-459 from 2021)	0.27502
2021	57 (-5 from 2020)	5610 (-447 from 2020)	0.29942
2020	52 (-6 from 2019)	6057 (-747 from 2019)	0.32746
2019	46 (-3 from 2018)	6804 (-499 from 2018)	0.35405
2018	43 (-3 from 2017)	7303 (-978 from 2017)	0.37572
2017	40 (-6 from 2016)	8281 (-1144 from 2016)	0.41842
2016	34 (-4 from 2015)	9425 (-717 from 2015)	0.46529
2015	30 (-8 from 2014)	10142 (-1044 from 2014)	0.49608
2014	22 No change from 2013	11186 (-495 from 2013)	0.54587
2013	22 (-4 from 2012)	11681 (-958 from 2012)	0.57807
2012	18 (-2 from 2011)	12639 (-655 from 2011)	0.62286
2011	16 (-2 from 2010)	13294 (-970 from 2010)	0.65442
2010	14 (+2 from 2009)	14264 (-608 from 2009)	0.69431
2009	16 (-4 from 2008)	14872 (-1903 from 2008)	0.70121
2008	12 (-2 from 2007)	16775 (-1683 from 2007)	0.76935
2007	10 (-3 from 2006)	18458 (-1273 from 2006)	0.83329
2006	7 (-1 from 2005)	19731 (-1009 from 2005)	0.89999
2005	6 No change from 2004	20740 (-974 from 2004)	0.97493
2004	6 (-1 from 2003)	21714 (-448 from 2003)	1.02746
2003	5 (+1 from 2002)	22162 (+128 from 2002)	1.05475
2002	6 (+1 from 2001)	22034 (-387 from 2001)	1.06617
2001	7 No change from 2000	22421 (-1233 from 2000)	1.08397
2000	7 No change from 1999	23654 (-210 from 1999)	1.13268
1999	7 (+2 from 1998)	23864 (+202 from 1998)	1.17038
1998	9 (-2 from 1997)	23662 (-1545 from 1997)	1.16697
1997	7 (+3 from 1996)	25207 (-35 from 1996)	1.26175
1996	10 (+1 from 1995)	25242 (-610 from 1995)	1.25975
1995	11 (-1 from 1994)	25852 (-160 from 1994)	1.28530
1994	10 No change from 1993	26012 (-1308 from 1993)	1.27613
1993	10 (-5 from 1992)	27320 (-3218 from 1992)	1.32267
1992	5 No change from 1991	30538 (-1001 from 1991)	1.45477
1991	5 (+2 from 1990)	31539 (-2136 from 1990)	1.48791
1990	7 No change from 1989	33675 (-1140 from 1989)	1.56480
1989	7 (-2 from 1988)	34815 (-931 from 1988)	1.66104
1988	5 (+1 from 1987)	35746 (-458 from 1987)	1.78527
1987	6 (+2 from 1986)	36204 (+2345 from 1986)	1.85642
1986	8 (+3 from 1985)	33859 (+3682 from 1985)	1.76194
1985	11 (+3 from 1984)	30177 (+4259 from 1984)	1.56812
1984	14 (+1 from 1983)	25918 (+342 from 1983)	1.38104
1983	15 (+2 from 1982)	25576 (+2740 from 1982)	1.37241
1982	17 (+1 from 1981)	22836 (+2603 from 1981)	1.21006
1981	18 (+1 from 1980)	20233 (+500 from 1980)	1.08640
1980	19 (+1 from 1979)	19733 (+1117 from 1979)	1.06391
1979	20 (+2 from 1978)	18616 (+1893 from 1978)	1.03923
1978	22 (+2 from 1977)	16723 (+706 from 1977)	0.97875
1977	24 (+3 from 1976)	16017 (+2715 from 1976)	0.93702
1976	27 (+1 from 1975)	13302 (+540 from 1975)	0.81478
1975	28 No change from 1974	12762 (+984 from 1974)	0.78661
1974	28 (+1 from 1973)	11778 (+1050 from 1973)	0.72247
1973	29 (+1 from 1972)	10728 (+614 from 1972)	0.66483
1972	30 (+3 from 1971)	10114 (-801 from 1971)	0.60416
1971	33 (-1 from 1970)	10915 (-1074 from 1970)	0.60043
1970	32 (+1 from 1969)	11989 (+703 from 1969)	0.62942
1969	33 (+1 from 1968)	11286 (+724 from 1968)	0.61700
1968	34 (+1 from 1967)	10562 (+595 from 1967)	0.59490
1967	35 (+1 from 1966)	9967 (-266 from 1966)	0.56012
1966	36 (+1 from 1965)	10233 (+559 from 1965)	0.56299
1965	37 No change from 1964	9674 (-820 from 1964)	0.51061
1964	37 (+5 from 1963)	10494 (+978 from 1963)	0.51770
1963	42 (+7 from 1962)	9516 (+823 from 1962)	0.46091
1962	49 (+3 from 1961)	8693 (+209 from 1961)	0.41362
1961	52 (-1 from 1960)	8484 (+285 from 1960)	0.39333
1960	51 (+7 from 1959)	8199 (+1113 from 1959)	0.37864
1959	58 (-3 from 1958)	7086 (-29 from 1958)	0.32708
1958	55 (+1 from 1957)	7115 (+117 from 1957)	0.33018
1957	56 No change from 1956	6998 (+396 from 1956)	0.31970
1956	56 (+10 from 1955)	6602 (+589 from 1955)	0.30761
1955	66 (+4 from 1954)	6013 (+362 from 1954)	0.28767
1954	70 (-2 from 1953)	5651 (+26 from 1953)	0.27311
1953	68 No change from 1952	5625 (+53 from 1952)	0.28094
1952	68 (+1 from 1951)	5572 (+199 from 1951)	0.28237
1951	69 (-1 from 1950)	5373 (+441 from 1950)	0.28106
1950	68 (+7 from 1949)	4932 (+419 from 1949)	0.27117
1949	75 (+2 from 1948)	4513 (+206 from 1948)	0.25044
1948	77 (+5 from 1947)	4307 (-39 from 1947)	0.24159
1947	82 (+2 from 1946)	4346 (+588 from 1946)	0.23396
1946	84 (+2 from 1945)	3758 (+751 from 1945)	0.22770
1945	86 (-5 from 1944)	3007 (-49 from 1944)	0.21926
1944	81 (-2 from 1943)	3056 (-293 from 1943)	0.21999
1943	79 (+1 from 1942)	3349 (+206 from 1942)	0.23023
1942	80 (+2 from 1941)	3143 (+435 from 1941)	0.22318
1941	82 (+2 from 1940)	2708 (+278 from 1940)	0.21580
1940	84 No change from 1939	2430 (-10 from 1939)	0.20486
1939	84 (-2 from 1938)	2440 (+29 from 1938)	0.21530
1938	82 (-3 from 1937)	2411 (+6 from 1937)	0.21214
1937	79 (+4 from 1936)	2405 (+129 from 1936)	0.21991
1936	83 (+2 from 1935)	2276 (-15 from 1935)	0.21385
1935	85 (-9 from 1934)	2291 (-152 from 1934)	0.21419
1934	76 No change from 1933	2443 (+99 from 1933)	0.23005
1933	76 (-7 from 1932)	2344 (-300 from 1932)	0.22976
1932	69 (-4 from 1931)	2644 (-69 from 1931)	0.24608
1931	65 (-3 from 1930)	2713 (-345 from 1930)	0.25360
1930	62 (-3 from 1929)	3058 (-18 from 1929)	0.27074
1929	59 (+1 from 1928)	3076 (-66 from 1928)	0.27772
1928	60 (-4 from 1927)	3142 (-295 from 1927)	0.27533
1927	56 (+3 from 1926)	3437 (+93 from 1926)	0.29580
1926	59 (-3 from 1925)	3344 (-273 from 1925)	0.29194
1925	56 No change from 1924	3617 (-127 from 1924)	0.31413
1924	56 (-3 from 1923)	3744 (-5 from 1923)	0.32026
1923	53 No change from 1922	3749 (-53 from 1922)	0.33110
1922	53 (-2 from 1921)	3802 (-213 from 1921)	0.33790
1921	51 (-2 from 1920)	4015 (-11 from 1920)	0.35283
1920	49 (-2 from 1919)	4026 (+175 from 1919)	0.36574
1919	47 (-1 from 1918)	3851 (-287 from 1918)	0.37929
1918	46 (+2 from 1917)	4138 (+386 from 1917)	0.39460
1917	48 (-2 from 1916)	3752 (+29 from 1916)	0.39112
1916	46 No change from 1915	3723 (+150 from 1915)	0.40325
1915	46 (-2 from 1914)	3573 (+608 from 1914)	0.40560
1914	44 (+3 from 1913)	2965 (+743 from 1913)	0.43391
1913	47 (-3 from 1912)	2222 (+276 from 1912)	0.41436
1912	44 (-2 from 1911)	1946 (+848 from 1911)	0.43105
1911	42 No change from 1910	1098 (+214 from 1910)	0.45486
1910	42 (-4 from 1909)	884 (+118 from 1909)	0.42395
1909	38 (+1 from 1908)	766 (+44 from 1908)	0.43310
1908	39 (+1 from 1907)	722 (+14 from 1907)	0.43398
1907	40 (+1 from 1906)	708 (+97 from 1906)	0.44645
1906	41 (-2 from 1905)	611 (-9 from 1905)	0.42411
1905	39 (+4 from 1904)	620 (+74 from 1904)	0.43286
1904	43 (-1 from 1903)	546 (-4 from 1903)	0.39422
1903	42 No change from 1902	550 (-8 from 1902)	0.42530
1902	42 (-2 from 1901)	558 (+79 from 1901)	0.42034
1901	40 (-3 from 1900)	479 (-239 from 1900)	0.41439
1900	37 (-1 from 1899)	718 (+140 from 1899)	0.44287
1899	36 (+2 from 1898)	578 (-33 from 1898)	0.50176
1898	38 (-2 from 1897)	611 (+56 from 1897)	0.46253
1897	36 (+1 from 1896)	555 (-11 from 1896)	0.45513
1896	37 No change from 1895	566 (+4 from 1895)	0.43852
1895	37 (-2 from 1894)	562 (-32 from 1894)	0.44377
1894	35 (+5 from 1893)	594 (+74 from 1893)	0.47561
1893	40 (-8 from 1892)	520 (-117 from 1892)	0.42961
1892	32 (+1 from 1891)	637 (+116 from 1891)	0.48459
1891	33 (+1 from 1890)	521 (-54 from 1890)	0.47682
1890	34 (-1 from 1889)	575 (+14 from 1889)	0.48037
1889	33 No change from 1888	561 (-54 from 1888)	0.47130
1888	33 No change from 1887	615 (+95 from 1887)	0.47342
1887	33 (-4 from 1886)	520 (-94 from 1886)	0.47571
1886	29 (+1 from 1885)	614 (+15 from 1885)	0.51579
1885	30 (-1 from 1884)	599 (-17 from 1884)	0.51662
1884	29 (-5 from 1883)	616 (-7 from 1883)	0.50188
1883	24 No change from 1882	623 (-50 from 1882)	0.55390
1882	24 No change from 1881	673 (+85 from 1881)	0.55150
1881	24 No change from 1880	588 (-56 from 1880)	0.54306
1880	24 First SSA data recorded	644 First SSA data recorded	0.54392

American States Popularity Rankings for Andrew

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#512021

#522022

#602023

New York (NY)

#562021

#562022

#592023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#452021

#532022

#542023

Texas (TX)

#612021

#692022

#722023

Ohio (OH)

#532021

#522022

#472023

Illinois (IL)

#672021

#692022

#692023

Michigan (MI)

#482021

#742022

#742023

New Jersey (NJ)

#492021

#532022

#592023

Florida (FL)

#602021

#602022

#642023

Massachusetts (MA)

#472021

#502022

#512023

Indiana (IN)

#632021

#652022

#632023

Georgia (GA)

#722021

#592022

#692023

Wisconsin (WI)

#842021

#942022

#992023

Virginia (VA)

#522021

#732022

#612023

Minnesota (MN)

#842021

#762022

#1072023

North Carolina (NC)

#702021

#702022

#762023

Missouri (MO)

#512021

#682022

#692023

Washington (WA)

#582021

#992022

#772023

Maryland (MD)

#482021

#582022

#692023

Tennessee (TN)

#562021

#682022

#832023

Connecticut (CT)

#522021

#502022

#942023

Arizona (AZ)

#542021

#852022

#932023

Colorado (CO)

#602021

#922022

#982023

Alabama (AL)

#722021

#772022

#502023

Louisiana (LA)

#792021

#622022

#602023

Iowa (IA)

#1052021

#1042022

#872023

Kentucky (KY)

#662021

#872022

#902023

South Carolina (SC)

#622021

#492022

#592023

Oregon (OR)

#902021

#732022

#762023

Kansas (KS)

#532021

#902022

#792023

Mississippi (MS)

#902021

#582022

#832023

Utah (UT)

#592021

#592022

#1052023

Oklahoma (OK)

#852021

#1522022

#882023

Arkansas (AR)

#392021

#642022

#602023

Nebraska (NE)

#1272021

#902022

#1262023

West Virginia (WV)

#982021

#1082022

#682023

New Mexico (NM)

#322021

#802022

#852023

District of Columbia (DC)

#542021

#632022

#522023

Maine (ME)

#732021

#1152022

#1322023

New Hampshire (NH)

#1032021

#662022

#572023

Rhode Island (RI)

#1052021

#1032022

#542023

Nevada (NV)

#362021

#692022

#672023

Idaho (ID)

#712021

#852022

#1282023

Delaware (DE)

#632021

#452022

#492023

North Dakota (ND)

#412021

#582022

#922023

Hawaii (HI)

#422021

#842022

#1162023

South Dakota (SD)

#1172021

#1272022

#1192023

Montana (MT)

#912021

#462022

#672023

Vermont (VT)

#482020

#942021

#612023

Alaska (AK)

#942021

#262022

#502023

Wyoming (WY)

#502020

#732021

#452023

Popularity Rankings for Andrew in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa

Guam

Northern Mariana Islands

U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories

#482016

#252018

#322019

Popularity in Medieval England

Medieval England

#281377-1381

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#1012021

#772022

#922023

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW)

#802012

#872015

#892016

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#952021

#1242022

#1462023

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#972021

#982022

#1172023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland

#1432021

#1772022

#1392023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#1462020

#1462021

#1712022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#2122021

#1892022

#2582023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand

#2582021

#1982022

#2042023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales

#2272019

#2662020

#2912021

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland

#3292021

Popularity in Norway

Norway

#5152014

#4022016

#4542021

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#4552017

#4982019

#4282022

Popularity in Germany

Germany

#4912008

#5002009

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#8292019

#7182020

#7152021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Andrew a Name for Boys or Girls?

Andrew is a name for boys. Its robust and classic sound, along with its historical and religious significance, makes it a popular choice for boys

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Andrew

Andreas
Meaning: Manly, brave, warrior
Origin: French, PortugueseAndre
Anders
Andrei
Meaning: Manly, brave, strong
Origin: Basque, GreekAnder

Andi
Ande
Ando

Andrew in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Andrew Jackson (Politician, 1767–1845): The 7th President of the United States, known for his role in the Battle of New Orleans and his controversial policies, including the Indian Removal Act.
Andrew Lloyd Webber (Composer, born 1948): A British composer known for his work in musical theatre, including hits like "The Phantom of the Opera" and "Cats."
Andrew Garfield (Actor, born 1983): A British-American actor known for his roles in "The Social Network" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" series.
Andrew Carnegie (Industrialist, 1835–1919): A Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist who led the expansion of the American steel industry.
Andrew Cuomo (Politician, born 1957): An American politician who served as the 56th Governor of New York.
Andrew Lincoln (Actor, born 1973): A British actor known for his role as Rick Grimes on the TV series "The Walking Dead."
Andrew Wiggins (Basketball Player, born 1995): A Canadian professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA.
Andrew McCarthy (Actor, born 1962): An American actor known for his roles in "St. Elmo's Fire" and "Pretty in Pink."
Andrew Scott (Actor, born 1976): An Irish actor known for his roles in "Sherlock" and "Fleabag."
Andrew Sullivan (Writer, born 1963): A British-American writer and political commentator known for his blog "The Daily Dish."

Andrew Beckett ("Philadelphia," 1993 Film): A lawyer who battles discrimination and AIDS while fighting a wrongful termination lawsuit.
"Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration" (1998 Concert Film): A concert celebrating the works of the renowned composer.
Andrew Largeman ("Garden State," 2004 Film): A struggling actor who returns to his hometown for his mother's funeral and reconnects with old friends.
Andrew ("Chronicle," 2012 Film): A high school student who gains telekinetic powers after discovering a mysterious object.
Andrew Ryan ("BioShock," 2007 Video Game): The founder of the underwater city of Rapture with a strong belief in objectivism.
Andrew Neiman ("Whiplash," 2014 Film): A young jazz drummer who enrolls at a prestigious music conservatory and faces an abusive instructor.
Andrew Wiggin ("Ender's Game," 1985 Novel): A young boy trained to become a military commander in a war against an alien race.
Andrew Brown ("Everwood," 2002 TV Series): A widowed brain surgeon who moves to a small town to raise his children.
Andrew Paxton ("The Proposal," 2009 Film): An executive assistant who agrees to a fake engagement with his boss to avoid her deportation.
Andrew DeLuca ("Grey's Anatomy," 2005 TV Series): A surgical resident with a complicated personal life.
Andrew Minyard ("The Foxhole Court," 2013 Novel): A member of the Palmetto State University Exy team with a troubled past.
Andrew "Ender" Wiggin ("Ender's Game," 2013 Film): A brilliant child trained to lead humanity in a war against an alien species.

Andrew Village (Alberta, Canada): A small village in central Alberta known for its Ukrainian cultural heritage and the world's largest mallard duck statue.
Andrew Jackson State Park (South Carolina, USA): A state park that commemorates the birthplace of Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States.
Andrew County (Missouri, USA): A county in northwestern Missouri, known for its agricultural economy and historic sites.
St. Andrew's Park (Bristol, UK): A popular urban park known for its green spaces, playgrounds, and community events.
Andrew River (Tasmania, Australia): A river on the west coast of Tasmania, noted for its pristine wilderness and fishing opportunities.
Andrew Lake (Ontario, Canada): A lake in northeastern Ontario, known for its serene environment and outdoor recreational activities.

Andrew Name Meaning

Andrew Overview

Andrew Variations in Different Cultures

What Is the Meaning of Andrew?

What Is the Origin of The Name Andrew?

Andrew Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Andrew in the U.S. over the Years

American States Popularity Rankings for Andrew

California (CA)

New York (NY)

Pennsylvania (PA)

Texas (TX)

Ohio (OH)

Illinois (IL)

Michigan (MI)

New Jersey (NJ)

Florida (FL)

Massachusetts (MA)

Indiana (IN)

Georgia (GA)

Wisconsin (WI)

Virginia (VA)

Minnesota (MN)

North Carolina (NC)

Missouri (MO)

Washington (WA)

Maryland (MD)

Tennessee (TN)

Connecticut (CT)

Arizona (AZ)

Colorado (CO)

Alabama (AL)

Louisiana (LA)

Iowa (IA)

Kentucky (KY)

South Carolina (SC)

Oregon (OR)

Kansas (KS)

Mississippi (MS)

Utah (UT)

Oklahoma (OK)

Arkansas (AR)

Nebraska (NE)

West Virginia (WV)

New Mexico (NM)

District of Columbia (DC)

Maine (ME)

New Hampshire (NH)

Rhode Island (RI)

Nevada (NV)

Idaho (ID)

Delaware (DE)

North Dakota (ND)

Hawaii (HI)

South Dakota (SD)

Montana (MT)

Vermont (VT)

Alaska (AK)

Wyoming (WY)

Popularity in Other American Territories

Popularity in Medieval England

Popularity in Scotland

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Popularity in Ireland

Popularity in Canada

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Popularity in New Zealand

Popularity in England and Wales

Popularity in Iceland

Popularity in Norway

Popularity in Poland

Popularity in Germany

Popularity in Switzerland

Is Andrew a Name for Boys or Girls?

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Andrew

Andrew in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Similar Names to Andrew