Boy name
Andrew name meaning
“manly, courageous”
Andrew is a masculine name meaning manly or courageous. It is the English form of the Greek name Andreas and is related to andreios, the word supplying those meanings. The name also has a Christian association through the apostle Andrew, known in Indonesian as Andreas.
What does Andrew mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Andrew
Andrew is the English form of Greek Andreas, related to andreios, meaning manly or courageous. Its Christian association comes from the apostle Andrew.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Andrew
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Andrew, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Yehuda: praise to God
- Elon: oak tree
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Meaning of each word
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Juan: God is gracious
- Dave: beloved
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Andrew Valentino
Meaning of each word
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Valentino: strong, healthy
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Meaning of each word
- Justin: just, upright
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Eliezer: God is my help
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Andrew Christopher
Meaning of each word
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Christopher: bearer of Christ
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Meaning of each word
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Moris: from ancient Mauretania
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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How to pronounce Andrew
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦤ꧀ꦢꦿꦺꦮ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮔ᮪ᮓᮢᮨᮝ᮪ |
Is Andrew a boy’s name?
Yes, Andrew is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Andrew ranks #885 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Andrew
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
Famous people named Andrew
- Andrew White · b. 1985
- Andrew Andika · b. 1987
- Andrew Darwis · b. 1979
- Andrew Branch Silambi
- Andrew Barrett · b. 2005
- Andrew Kalawait
- Andrew Ralph Roxburgh
- Andrew Alfredo Sihombing · b. 1989
- Andrew Bingei
- Andrew Josian Tambunan · b. 1968
- Andrew Lienata · b. 1992
- Andrew Pribadi
FAQ about the name Andrew
What is the meaning of Andrew?
Andrew means manly, courageous. Andrew is the English form of Greek Andreas, related to andreios, meaning manly or courageous. Its Christian association comes from the apostle Andrew.
Is Andrew a boy’s name?
Yes, Andrew is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Andrew?
Andrew is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Andrew have?
Andrew has 2 syllables (An-drew) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Andrew?
Andrew ranks #885 among boy names in our data sample (22 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Andrew?
Some ideas: Andrew Yehuda Elon; Andrew Juan Dave; Andrew Valentino.
Famous people named Andrew?
Notable people named Andrew include Andrew White, Andrew Andika, Andrew Darwis.
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