All about the name ANDEREW

Meaning, origin, history.

Andrew, of Greek origin, means 'strong' or 'manly'. It is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which was derived from the word 'andros', meaning 'man'. In the New Testament of the Bible, Andrew is mentioned as one of Jesus Christ's twelve apostles and the brother of Simon Peter. The name Andrew gained popularity during the Middle Ages due to these biblical references.

See also

Greek
Greece

Popularity of the name ANDEREW since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

"The name Anderew saw an even split of five births each year between 1986 and 1987, with a total of ten babies named Anderew born during this time."