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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Manly, brave (from Greek aner, 'man')
- Origin
- Greek (via Latin and Old French)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- AN-droo
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
AN-drooIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Andrew mean?
Manly, brave (from Greek aner, ‘man’). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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