# What Does the Name Andrew Mean?

Andrew is a boy name of Greek origin. It means “manly, brave”.

**Origin:** Greek

  **Gender:** boy

  **Pronunciation:** AN-droo

The name Andrew comes from Greek roots, where it carries the meaning “manly, brave”. It is pronounced AN-droo.

Is Andrew a boy or girl name? Andrew is traditionally used as a boy name.

## More Greek names

- [**Theodore**gift of God](/baby-name-theodore-meaning/)
- [**Nicholas**victory of the people](/baby-name-nicholas-meaning/)
- [**Christopher**bearer of Christ](/baby-name-christopher-meaning/)

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## Frequently asked questions

### What is the meaning of Andrew?

Andrew means “manly, brave”. It is a name of Greek origin.

### What origin is the name Andrew?

Andrew is of Greek origin.

### Is Andrew a boy or girl name?

Andrew is traditionally a boy name.