Andrew
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Manly, courageous, strong — Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus, a fisherman who dropped his nets at a single word and followed. Patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, his X-shaped cross appears on flags across the world. His name carries the courage of first response, the willingness to be the one who steps forward before the crowd has decided whether to move
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Andrew is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Manly, courageous, strong — Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus, a fisherman who dropped his nets at a single word and followed. Patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, his X-shaped cross appears on flags across the world. His name carries the courage of first response, the willingness to be the one who steps forward before the crowd has decided whether to move”.
Andrew is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Manly, courageous, strong — Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus, a fisherman who dropped his nets at a single word and followed. Patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, his X-shaped cross appears on flags across the world. His name carries the courage of first response, the willingness to be the one who steps forward before the crowd has decided whether to move" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among British, American, European, Greek, Singaporean families, Andrew carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Andrew
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Andrew lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Andrew's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Andrew's saint & feast day →What does Andrew's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Andrew resonates in either tradition.
Andrew's destiny number is 11 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Andrew's full reading →
Does Andrew go with your family's names?
Andrew breaks into 5 sounds: /AE-N-D-R-UW/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Andrew sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Andrew beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andrew — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Andrew
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
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Common questions about Andrew
What does the name Andrew mean?
Andrew means "Manly, courageous, strong — Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus, a fisherman who dropped his nets at a single word and followed. Patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, his X-shaped cross appears on flags across the world. His name carries the courage of first response, the willingness to be the one who steps forward before the crowd has decided whether to move." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Andrew a boy or girl name?
Andrew is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Andrew?
Andrew is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Andrew a Christian name?
Yes. Andrew is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Andrew mean in Greek?
Andrew originates from Greek, where it means "Manly, courageous, strong — Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus, a fisherman who dropped his nets at a single word and followed. Patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, his X-shaped cross appears on flags across the world. His name carries the courage of first response, the willingness to be the one who steps forward before the crowd has decided whether to move."
What are common nicknames for Andrew?
Common short forms of Andrew include Andy, Drew.
What is the numerology of Andrew?
Andrew has a Pythagorean destiny number of 11 — intuition and inspired leadership (master number).
Is Andrew a saint's name?
Yes — Andrew is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of Scotland.
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