Andrew Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Andrew Name at a Glance

Name	Andrew
Meaning	Manly; brave. In the bible the first of the twelve apostles chosen. Andrew is patron saint of Scotland and Russia. See also Jedrick and Kendrick.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Andrew Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Andrew means “Manly; brave. In the bible the first of the twelve apostles chosen. Andrew is patron saint of Scotland and Russia. See also Jedrick and Kendrick”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Andrew Name Origin

Our database records Andrew under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Andrew a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Andrew is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Andrew

When considering Andrew for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.