Timeless classic
Greek Male name
Ἀνδρέας
Manly or brave
A classic biblical name meaning manly and strong.
At a glance
Andrew is a Greek boy name meaning manly or brave. It works best for parents who want a traditional biblical name name that feels recognized globally while still being easy to say. It also carries biblical context.
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Origin readGreek
Well-established Greek biblical name with deep roots in the New Testament and Western culture. In plain terms, Andrew is presented here as a Greek name connected with manly or brave.
Meaning overview
The essential meaning first, then the emotional and cultural texture that gives the name its character.
Manly or brave
Andrew comes from the Greek name Andreas, meaning man or manly. It appears in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles and the brother of Simon Peter.
Andrew feels sturdy and dependable. It is the name of someone you would trust, someone reliable but not boring. It has a quiet strength that does not need to assert itself.
Meaning in depth
The literal sense, contextual reading, and emotional associations attached to Andrew.
Name story
A fuller reading of how the meaning, tone, and identity of the name come together.
Andrew is one of the most well-established Christian names in the Western world. In the New Testament, Andrew was a fisherman and the brother of Simon Peter, one of Jesus' first disciples. His name, from the Greek andros, means 'man,' and was a common Greek name long before Christianity. Andrew became a popular name in the medieval period and has remained a consistent favorite in English-speaking countries ever since. In Scotland, Andrew is the patron saint, and the name is associated with the country's flag, the Saltire. In the United States, Andrew has been a top 20 name for decades. Its appeal comes from its strong but not aggressive meaning, its biblical roots, and its classic sound.
Parent lens
A decision-oriented view of the name: what it signals, how it feels, and why it appeals.
Parents choose Andrew for its biblical roots, strong meaning, and timeless appeal.
Andrew feels sturdy and dependable. It is the name of someone you would trust, someone reliable but not boring. It has a quiet strength that does not need to assert itself.
Biblical Insight
Andrew is a significant biblical name from the New Testament. He was one of the twelve apostles and the brother of Simon Peter.
Andrew is a significant biblical name from the New Testament. He was one of the twelve apostles and the brother of Simon Peter.
Details
Origin, pronunciation, profile, variants, and relationship signals presented in compact reference form.
Andrew has 2 syllables.
Most English speakers should find it approachable.
Timeless classic
Andrew has been a top 20 name in the United States for decades.
Traditional biblical name
Andre, Andreas, Anderson
Andre
Biblical Names, Greek Origin Names, Apostle Names
Peter, James, John, Matthew
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Names that stay near strength, biblical, apostle, greek, and the emotional center of Andrew.
Names with a traditional biblical name presence, chosen for mood rather than metadata.
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Names to try if Andrew feels close, but not final.
Reading journey
If this name resonates
These are emotional recommendations, not database duplicates. Each one gives a reason to continue.
HebrewJamesA hebrew name with Supplanter.
HebrewJohnKeeps the traditional biblical name feeling but changes the sound.
HebrewMatthewA strong next stop from the strength room.
GreekAndreA calmer alternative with a familiar editorial shape.
ArabicBasilA arabic name with Brave.
FrenchCharlotteKeeps the traditional biblical name feeling but changes the sound.
ArabicDhararA strong next stop from the strength room.
HebrewEthanA calmer alternative with a familiar editorial shape.
Andrew feels
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A curated story path where Andrew naturally belongs.
A curated story path where Andrew naturally belongs.
A curated story path where Andrew naturally belongs.
A curated story path where Andrew naturally belongs.
Editor's pickJamesA hebrew name with Supplanter.
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Questions people ask
Andrew means manly or brave. It comes from the Greek name Andreas, meaning man.
Yes. Andrew appears in the New Testament as one of the twelve apostles and the brother of Simon Peter.
Andrew is pronounced AN-droo, with two syllables.
Yes. Andrew has been a top 20 name in the United States for decades.
Common nicknames include Andy, Drew, and Andie.
Editorial spotlight
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