Andrew - boys name

Andrew name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 94%

Andrew name meaning:

The name Andrew is of Greek origin and holds a significant meaning. It is derived from the Greek word "andros," meaning "man" or "warrior." As such, the name Andrew is often associated with qualities such as strength, bravery, and courage. Throughout history, many individuals named Andrew have displayed these characteristics, solidifying the name's meaning.

In Christian tradition, Andrew is also a biblical name, as it was the name of one of the twelve apostles of Jesus. Andrew is particularly revered in Scotland, where it is the patron saint. This adds a religious context to the name, representing faith and devotion.

Overall, the name Andrew is rich in meaning, representing masculine qualities such as strength and courage, as well as religious devotion. It is a classic and timeless name that has been popular throughout different cultures and histories.

Origin: Latin

Manly.

Categories

Saints names

Related names

Andrew , Aindrea, Ander , Andera, Andnej, Andonis, Andor, Andranetta, Andre', Andreanna, Andreas , Andrei , Andrena, Andreya, Andria, Andrian, Andriana , Andrianna , Andrianne, Andric, Andriel, Andrienne, Andrina, Andrusha, Andrya, Antti, Aundre, Aundrea, Jedrick, Kendrew

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 291 out of 4789

162 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -150
  • 5yrs

    -82
  • 1yr

    -25

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (101)

Historical popularity of Andrew

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