Andrew

Meaning of Andrew

The name Andrew means 'manly' or 'brave'. It suggests strength and courage.

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

Popularity of Andrew

Andrew has held fairly steady, sitting around #73 in 2025 after peaking at #5 in 2003.

Notable people named Andrew

• Andrew Jackson
  7th U.S. President
• Prince Andrew
  Duke of York, UK royal
• Andrew Garfield
  Actor (Spider-Man, Hacksaw Ridge)
• Andrew Carnegie
  Industrialist and philanthropist
• Andrew Luck
  Former NFL star quarterback

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Questions about the name Andrew

What does the name Andrew mean?

Andrew means the name andrew means 'manly' or 'brave'. it suggests strength and courage, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Andrew?

In 2025, Andrew ranked #73 for boys, down from #68 the year before.

When was Andrew most popular?

Andrew peaked at #5 in 2003.