Andrew
Meaning of Andrew
The name Andrew is of Greek origin and it means "manly" or "brave". In English, it's pronounced as AN-droo. This classic, powerful name has maintained a consistent popularity in the United States over the past century. It reached its peak in 1991 and 1992 when it was ranked as the 5th most popular boy's name. Variations of Andrew include Andreas and Andrei, offering a global appeal to this timeless name. With its enduring presence and strong meaning, Andrew is a compelling choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their son.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as AN-droo (/ˈændruː/)
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Notable People Named Andrew
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| Andrew Yang is an American businessman, attorney, lobbyist, and politician who ran for the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries and the 2021 New York City Democratic mayoral primary, and is currently the co-chair of the Forward Party. |
| Andrew Russell Garfield is an award-winning English and American actor, recognized for his talent with prestigious awards and nominations, and was named one of Time's 100 most influential people in the world in 2022. |
| Andrew Newell Wyeth was a renowned American realist painter, known for his regionalist style and influence from nature, literature, and other artists, making him one of the best-known U.S. artists of the mid-20th century. |
| Andrew Wegman Bird is an American indie rock multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter known for his unique style of violin playing and diverse musical genres. |
| Andrew Jackson Young Jr. is a prominent American politician, diplomat, and civil rights activist known for his leadership in the civil rights movement and his political career as a U.S. Congressman, United Nations Ambassador, and Mayor of Atlanta. |
| Andrew Marr is a Scottish journalist and broadcaster known for his work as a political commentator, editor of The Independent newspaper, and political editor of BBC News. |
| Andrew Báthory was a prominent figure in the late 16th century, serving as Cardinal-deacon of Sant'Adriano al Foro, Prince-Bishop of Warmia, and Prince of Transylvania. |
| Andrew Solomon is an American writer known for his work on politics, culture, and psychology, with a focus on diverse topics such as depression, Soviet artists, and Deaf politics. |
| Andrew Luke McLeod is a former professional Australian rules footballer known for playing 340 games for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). |
| Andrew Greeley - Andrew M. Greeley was a multi-talented American Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist, and successful novelist. |
| Andrew Henry Vachss was an American crime fiction author, child protection consultant, and attorney who exclusively represented children and youths. |
| Andrew Stuart Tanenbaum, also known as ast, is an American-Dutch computer scientist and professor emeritus at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. |
