Andreas

Meaning of Andreas

It means "manly" or "brave." The name comes from the Greek word "aner," which refers to a man.

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

Popularity of Andreas

After ranking as high as #830 in 2003, Andreas has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Andreas

• Andreas Vesalius
  Father of modern human anatomy.
• Andreas Brehme
  German World Cup-winning footballer.
• Andreas Mikkelsen
  Norwegian rally car driver.
• Andreas Gursky
  Renowned German contemporary photographer.
• Andreas Johnson
  Swedish pop music artist.

More Greek names

Questions about the name Andreas

What does the name Andreas mean?

Andreas means it means "manly" or "brave." the name comes from the greek word "aner," which refers to a man, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

Andreas is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Andreas?

Andreas did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Andreas most popular?

Andreas peaked at #830 in 2003.