Andrew is a traditional yet timeless male given name of Greek origin, derived from the name 'Andreas', which means 'manly' or 'heroic'. It has been widely used throughout history, notably among early Christian saints and martyrs. In many cultures, Andrew is associated with Saint Andrew, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name has been popular in various forms across numerous languages, including André (French), Andrés (Spanish), and Andrei (Russian). Notable individuals bearing this name include Andrew Carnegie, a prominent Scottish-American industrialist and philanthropist, and Andrew Lloyd Webber, an English composer and impresario of musical theatre.
The name Andrew had a notable increase in popularity between 1984 and 1985 with a jump from 6 to 13 births in that year alone. Over the seven-year span from 1970 to 1989, there were a total of 51 babies named Andrew.