Boy name · Greek

Andrew

“Manly, brave”

Meaning
Manly, brave
Origin
Greek
Gender
Boy
Syllables
2
Popularity
US top 100
Style
Classic
Used in
English-speaking countries

Nicknames for Andrew

What friends, grandparents and the playground will call them, depending on where they grow up.

English
Andy, Drew

What people expect from a Andrew

Andrew is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.

The meaning is about courage and strength. A name can't give a child courage, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: an athlete.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Andrew: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

92/100

Great choice

Andrew

  • International readabilityReads well across languages, "w" (read as v in much of Europe).
  • Easy to say and spellHarder: consonant clusters (ndr).
  • Not too common, not too strangePopular. Familiar and safe, a bit less personal.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Manly, brave".
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Did you know?

Iceland has a Naming Committee. A new name must fit Icelandic grammar and spelling, or it's refused.

Icelandic Personal Names Act

Questions about Andrew

What does the name Andrew mean?

Andrew is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "Manly, brave".

Is Andrew a boy or girl name?

Andrew is usually a boy's name.

How popular is the name Andrew?

Andrew is in the US top 100. It is used in English-speaking countries.

What are nicknames for Andrew?

Common nicknames for Andrew are Andy and Drew.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer