Andruw is a unique and distinctive given name of Dutch origin, meaning 'strength' or 'manly'. It gained popularity due to its use by professional baseball player Andruw Jones, who was born in Willemstad, Curaçao, and played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 2018. Despite its unusual spelling for English speakers, Andruw has been embraced as a viable name choice by parents seeking something different yet meaningful for their sons.
"The name Andruw saw its peak popularity between 1997 and 2006 with consistently high birth numbers each year, ranging from 33 to 45 births annually. However, it experienced a significant decline thereafter, dropping to single digits by 2013."