ThinkabaraAndrew: meaning and origin
Andrew
“Manly, strong”
About the name Andrew
Andrew is a boy’s name from the Greek tradition. Its meaning is “manly, strong”. Names from ancient Greek, often tied to virtues, myths and early Christian saints — like Sophia, Theodore, Chloe and Nicholas.
Andrew is a biblical name, found in the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament, which is one reason it has been used for centuries in English-speaking families.
It’s a classic: a name that has been used for generations and still feels fresh.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Greek names
- Alex 🧒Defender; a short form of Alexander and Alexandra · Greek
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Atlas 👦The Titan who held up the sky · Greek
- Christopher 👦Bearer of Christ · Greek
- Cyrus 👦Sun; far-sighted (via Persian) · Greek
- Damian 👦To tame, subdue · Greek
- Elias 👦My God is the Lord; the Greek form of Elijah · Greek
- George 👦Farmer · Greek
- Jasper 👦Treasurer (via Persian); also the gemstone · Greek
- Leander 👦Lion-man · Greek
- Luke 👦From Lucania; one of the four Gospel writers · Greek
- Nicholas 👦Victory of the people · Greek
Sibling name ideas (Greek, girls)
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Athena 👧The Greek goddess of wisdom · Greek
- Calliope 👧Beautiful voice; the muse of poetry · Greek
- Chloe 👧Green shoot, young plant · Greek
- Cora 👧Maiden · Greek
- Daphne 👧Laurel tree · Greek
- Elena 👧Bright, shining light; a form of Helen · Greek
- Georgia 👧Farmer; also the US state · Greek
More boy names starting with A
- Aaron 👦Exalted, mountain of strength · Hebrew
- Abraham 👦Father of many · Hebrew
- Adam 👦Man, earth · Hebrew
- Adrian 👦From Hadria, a town near the Adriatic Sea · Latin
- Aiden 👦Little fire · Irish
- Alejandro 👦Defender of the people · Spanish
- Alexander 👦Defender of the people · Greek
- Amos 👦Carried by God · Hebrew
- Anders 👦Manly, strong; a form of Andrew · Scandinavian
- Andre 👦Manly, strong; the French form of Andrew · French
Questions and answers
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew is a name of Greek origin. It means: manly, strong.
Is Andrew a boy or girl name?
Andrew is usually given to boys.
How many syllables does Andrew have?
Andrew has 6 letters and about 2 syllables.