Andrew

Gender Usage of the Name Andrew

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Andrew is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 99.87% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.

Popularity of the Name Andrew

• Worldwide

  #159 Boy’s name (2025)

• • United States

    #71 Boy’s name (2025)

  • United Kingdom

    #234 Boy’s name (2025)

  • Canada

    #114 Boy’s name (2024)

  • Australia

    Unranked (2025)

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Andrew is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Andrew ranked #159 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #123 in 2024 — a drop of 36 places. Andrew maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.

Historically, its best recorded position was #6, achieved in multiple years (1985–1988) — 4 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #159 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -49 places (from #110 to #159).

Name StyleMethodology

Characteristics of the Name Andrew

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source

CMU

Syllables

2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names

Length

6 letters — Medium-Length Boy Names

Starts with

A — Boy Names Starting with A

Ends with

w — Boy Names Ending in “w”

Name AestheticMethodology

Andrew is composed of two syllables that flow into a soft ending vowel. It is inextricably tied to Saint Andrew the Apostle, the patron saint of multiple nations. This link provides the name with a deeply Elegant & Timeless quality.

Middle Names For Andrew

Middle names used with AndrewMethodology

Andrew is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Andrew James · Andrew Michael · Andrew Joseph · Andrew Thomas · Andrew DavidView all 1,316 boy middle names.

• Total 3,234 middle names used with Andrew
• 681 girl middle names used with Andrew
• 1,101 unisex middle names used with Andrew

Middle name suggestions for AndrewMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Andrew is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “j”.

Examples: Andrew Jacob · Andrew Jason · Andrew Jesus · Andrew Jerry · Andrew Jared. View all 114 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Andrew

Sound Like Andrew Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Andre · Andrei · Andrey · View all 30 names

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Anthony · Alexander · Adam · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Andrew Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Matthew · Mathew · Drew · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names

Dictionary & Etymology of “Andrew”

Dictionary Meaning of "Andrew"Methodology

• A male given name from Ancient Greek

  Examples

  • I like him - I like a man who can be extreme. Depend upon it, Miss Mercer - but what is his first name?" "Andrew." "A good name, though common - there is a possibility of a sound reputation in Andrew Morton, especially if he narrows himself down to a point […]
  • "Well, I'd say he ought to have a Scottish name like Andrew or Bruce or Sandy...or...Duncan...or Angus or..." He ticked them off on his fingers as they came to mind.

• The first Apostle in the New Testament

  Examples

  • One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. He first findeth his own brother and saith unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

• A Scottish and English surname originating as a patronymic

• A placename

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  • A village in Lamont County, Alberta, Canada.
  • A town in Jackson County, Iowa, United States.
  • An unincorporated community in Boone County, West Virginia, United States.

• The Royal Navy

  Examples

  • A common British catch phrase is, "You shouldn't have joined Andrew if you couldn't take a joke."
  • “Me muvver always said I should a joined the Andrew.” (Royal Navy.)

Translations

The name Andrew has 180 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as the Apostle, in French it is rendered as male given name, etc..

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How to Spell Andrew in ASL

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