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Andrew name meaning
First Name
1.3m
in the U.S.
since 1880
1.3m
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
14k
in the U.S.
in 2010
14k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Andrew mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Andrew
User Submitted Origins
English
42%
Greek
24%
Hebrew
17%
American
8%
African
4%
Polish
3%
Scottish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Andrew is of Greek origin and means "The name Andrew means 'strong, manly, brave'".
- According to a user from Texas, U.S., the name Andrew is of Hebrew origin and means "Strong, Manly, Fearless".
- According to 2 people from Canada and Australia, the name Andrew is of Greek / English origin and means "Strong and manly".
- According to a user from Greece, the name Andrew is of Greek origin and means "Manly and strong".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Andrew is of Greek origin and means "Manly, strong".
- A user from Mississippi, U.S. says the name Andrew means "Big, Manly, Brave, Warrior".
- According to 2 people from New Hampshire, U.S., the name Andrew is of Scottish origin and means "Manly, Warrior".
- According to a user from Uganda, the name Andrew is of African origin and means "Man, Intellengent and strong".
- According to 5 people from California, U.S., the name Andrew is of Native American / English origin and means "Strong".
- 5 people from the United States and the United Kingdom agree the name Andrew is of Greek origin and means "Manly".
- According to 2 people from Virginia, U.S., the name Andrew is of Greek origin and means "Brave".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Andrew
Senses
- 1one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland.synonyms: Saint Andrew, St. Andrew, Saint Andrew the Apostle.
Other Dictionary Sources
- (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
Wiktionary
From Ancient Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andréas), cognate with ἀνδρεῖος (andreîos, “manly”), both from ἀνήρ (anḗr, “man”)
- A male given name from Ancient Greek.
- The first Apostle in the New Testament.
- A Scottish and English patronymic surname.
- A village in Alberta, Canada.
- A city in Iowa, United States.
- An unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States.
Notable Persons Named Andrew
Notable Persons Named Andrew
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson was a 7th President of the United States, Military Governor of Florida, and List of Governors of Florida. Andrew was born on March 15th, 1767 in Waxhaws border region between The Carolinas. He passed away on June 8th, 1845.
Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield is an actor and producer. He has been prominent since 2004. Andrew was given the name Andrew Russell Garfield on August 20th, 1983 in Los Angeles, California, US.
Andy Warhol
Andy Warhol was an artist in the fields of printmaking, painting, cinema, and photography. Andy was given the name Andrew Warhola on August 6th, 1928 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States. He passed away on February 22nd, 1987.
Andrew Breitbart
Andrew Breitbart was a writer, columnist, and publisher. Andrew was given the name Andrew James Breitbart on February 1st, 1969 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. He passed away on March 1st, 2012.
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Johnson was a 17th President of the United States, 16th Vice President of the United States, Military Governor of Tennessee, 15th Governor of Tennessee, and Governor of Tennessee. His military service ended in 1865. Andrew was born on December 29th, 1808 in Raleigh, North Carolina. He died on July 31st, 1875.
Jamie Bell
Jamie Bell is an actor and dancer. His ongoing career started in 2000. Jamie was given the name Andrew James Matfin Bell on March 14th, 1986 in Billingham, County Durham, England.
- Andy MilonakisComedian
- Andrew CarnegieBusiness Magnate
- Andrew BogutBasketball Player
- The Lord Lloyd-WebberComposer
- Andy SerkisActor
- Andrew LincolnActor
- HozierMusician
- Andrew ScottActor
- Andrew Cuomo64th Attorney General of New York
- Andrew WigginsBasketball Player
- Andy BiersackMusician
- Andrew RannellsTheatre
- Andy DickComedian
- Andrew McCarthyActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Andrew
Notable Persons With the Last Name Andrew
Prince Andrew
Prince Andrew is royalty. He holds the title Duke of York([[#Titles, styles, honours, arms, and Duke of York. Prince was born as the child of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Elizabeth II on February 19th, 1960 in Buckingham Palace.
Cameron Lynn
Cameron Lynn is a pop music, dance music, electropop, rhythm, and blues musician. Cameron was given the name Ariane Andrew on November 3rd, 1987 in Northridge, Los Angeles.
Sam Andrew
Sam Andrew was a rock music musician and singer-songwriter. He plays Electric guitar and Vocals. His career lasted from 1960 to 1960. Sam was given the name Sam Houston Andrew III on December 18th, 1941 in Taft, California. He breathed his last breath on February 12th, 2015.
Stuart James Andrew
Stuart James Andrew is a for Pudsey and Member of parliament. He has had major accomplishments since 2010. Stuart was born on November 25th, 1971 in Anglesey.
Elise Andrew
Elise Andrew is a blog writer, science communicator, webmaster, blog, science communication, and science communicatorandwebmaster. Elise was born in 1989.
Christopher Andrew
Christopher Andrew is a historian. Christopher was given the name Christopher Maurice Andrew on July 23rd, 1941.
Common last names for Andrew
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Andrew | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 71.99% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 13.44% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.09% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 5.20% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.77% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 5.51% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Andrew
People with the last name Andrew are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Andrew
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