Andrew

At a Glance: Name: Andrew – Meaning: manly, brave (from Greek aner, 'man') – Origin: Greek (via Latin and Old French) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AN-droo

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Andrew is a classic boy's name with Greek roots, passed down through Latin and Old French. It traces back to the Greek word aner, meaning 'man,' giving Andrew a meaning of 'manly, brave.' It's pronounced AN-droo.

Meaning & Origin of Andrew

Meaning: Manly, brave (from greek aner, 'man').

Origin: Greek (via Latin and Old French).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Andrew

Phonetic: AN-droo   IPA: /ˈændruː/

Popularity of Andrew

Andrew peaked at #5 in 1988, when 35,745 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had settled to #68, with 4,772 babies named Andrew that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Andrew mean?

Manly, brave (from greek aner, ‘man’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Andrew)

How do you pronounce Andrew?

Andrew is pronounced AN-droo (IPA: /ˈændruː/).

Is Andrew a popular name right now?

Andrew peaked at #5 in 1988 and is ranked #68 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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