Andreas

At a Glance

Meaning

Man, manly

Origin

Greek (via Latin)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

ahn-DRAY-usListen

Andreas is the Greek form of a name that means "man" or "manly," and it came into English by way of Latin. You'll sometimes see it said that Andreas means "warrior" or "brave warrior," but that's a loose stretch: the name comes from the Greek word for "man" (anēr/andros), and the "brave" idea borrows from the related word andreios, meaning "manly, courageous." It's pronounced ahn-DRAY-us.

Meaning & Origin of Andreas

Meaning: Man, manly.

Origin: Greek (via Latin).

A common claim: Andreas means 'warrior' or 'brave warrior' Actually: Andreas literally derives from the Greek word for 'man' (anēr/andros), not 'warrior'; the 'brave/warrior' gloss is a loose extension from the related word andreios ('manly, courageous'), not a direct translation.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Andreas

Popularity of Andreas

Andreas peaked in the U.S. at #734 in 1966, when 101 babies were given the name. By 2024 it ranked #1098, with 195 babies, so it's a familiar but uncommon choice today.

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FAQ

What does the name Andreas mean?

Man, manly. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Andreas?

Andreas is pronounced ahn-DRAY-us (IPA: /ɑːnˈdreɪ.əs/).

Is Andreas a popular name right now?

Andreas peaked at #734 in 1966 and is ranked #1098 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1913–2024.)

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