Andrea

Meaning of Andrea

This name means "brave" or "courageous." It suggests someone who is strong and manly in spirit.

Andrea has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Andrea

Andrea has cooled off, slipping to #235 in 2025, down from a peak of #49 in 2001.

Notable people named Andrea

• Andrea Mitchell
  Veteran journalist, NBC News anchor
• Andrea Riseborough
  Oscar-nominated actress, "To Leslie"
• Andrea Corr
  Lead singer, Irish band The Corrs
• Andrea Barber
  Actress, Kimmy Gibbler in "Full House"
• Andrea Petkovic
  German professional tennis player

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Questions about the name Andrea

What does the name Andrea mean?

Andrea means this name means "brave" or "courageous." it suggests someone who is strong and manly in spirit, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Andrea a boy's or a girl's name?

Andrea is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Andrea?

In 2025, Andrea ranked #235 for girls, down from #186 the year before.

When was Andrea most popular?

Andrea peaked at #49 in 2001.