Andrew

Andrew - A unique male name

Andrew appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #43. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Andrew and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Andrew? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Andrew. The baby boy name Andrew was given to 4,497 baby boys in 2025, ranking #73 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 326 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Andrew peaked in popularity 38 years ago in 1988 on position 5.

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Andrew is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Andrew is currently topping the baby name charts in Wyoming at position #47 - and is the least popular in Iowa at position #181.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Andrew is where you live.

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Andrew origin and meaning

Greek

"Manly, strong" — from Andreas, built on aner, "man"

Andrew is the apostle who, in the Gospels, first follows Jesus and brings his brother Peter to him; he is the patron saint of Scotland. The name was an American top-10 fixture in the 1980s and 1990s and has since eased steadily downward.

Attested etymology

Andrew is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Andrew, pop culture references for the name Andrew and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Andrew

We've found the following names that sound similar to Andrew, sorted by popularity.

Andre / Andres / Anderson / Andreas / Anders / Andrea / Ander / Amador / Andrei / Andrey /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Andrew

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Andrew a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Andrew?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AN-droo · /ˈændruː/

Around the world

• André (French) — The French form.
• Andrés (Spanish) — The Spanish form.
• Andreas (German) — The Greek and German form.
• Andrea (Italian) — The Italian masculine form — a girls' name in English.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: AndyDrew

Famous bearers

• Andrew — One of the twelve apostles, brother of Peter (Biblical) Historical
• Andrew Jackson — 7th President of the United States (1767–1845) Historical
• Andrew Garfield — Actor known for The Social Network and Spider-Man (b. 1983) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

A dependable classic with two different nickname moods — friendly Andy or sleeker Drew. It is less common now than a generation ago, which many parents count as a plus.

Worth knowing

• In English the Italian form Andrea is a girls' name, which can cause confusion on international paperwork.