boy name

Andrew

Andrew is a popular, simple, classic boy name with Greek roots and a top 100 usage profile.

Andrew feels popular, simple, classic, strong, making it useful for baby-name shortlists, character names, sibling sets, and middle-name pairings.

Meaningstrong, manly
OriginGreek
PronunciationAND-rew
Gender usageboy
PopularityTop 100
Syllables2
Stylepopular, simple, classic
NicknamesAndr

Overview

Is Andrew a good name?

Andrew is a strong choice if you like popular, simple, classic names. Its Greek roots and top 100 usage profile make it feel familiar without feeling obscure.

Style

Andrew vibe

Andrew sits in the popular, simple, classic, strong style family. It works especially well for parents who want a name with a clear personality rather than a purely neutral sound.

popularsimpleclassicstrong

Sound

Pronunciation and flow

Andrew is pronounced AND-rew. With 2 syllables, it tends to pair best with one- or three-syllable middle names.

Nicknames

Nicknames for Andrew

Andr is natural nickname option for Andrew.

Meaning

What does Andrew mean?

Andrew means strong, manly. The name has Greek roots, and its meaning gives it a confident, substantial quality that can shape how the full name feels.

How to use it

Best uses for Andrew

Use Andrew when you want a name that feels popular, simple, classic without losing everyday usability.

If the surname is long, pair Andrew with a short middle. If the surname is short, a more flowing middle can make the full name feel complete.

For sibling names, choose one shared quality, such as origin, softness, vintage style, or popularity level, instead of trying to match every detail.

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Andrew FAQ

What does Andrew mean?

Andrew means strong, manly and has Greek roots.

How do you pronounce Andrew?

Andrew is pronounced AND-rew.

What names are similar to Andrew?

Adrian, Matthew, Peter, Luke, George, Ashton, Austin, Carter share some of Andrew's style, sound, origin, or popularity profile.

What are good nicknames for Andrew?

Andr is a natural nickname option for Andrew.