Andrew is a popular male given name of Greek origin, meaning 'manly' or 'strong'. It is derived from the Greek word 'andrōs', which means 'man'. Andrew was one of the twelve apostles in Christianity and is thus often associated with religious significance. The name has been used widely throughout history, notably by figures such as Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish-American industrialist, and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, a member of the British royal family. In terms of popularity, it consistently ranks among the top 500 names for boys in many English-speaking countries.
The name Andrew experienced a peak in popularity between the late 80s and early 90s, with 18 births recorded in 1988 and a total of 104 births over the span from 1971 to 2001.