Andrew (English)
Where does "Andrew" come from?
The name Andrew originates from the Ancient Greek name Andréas, which is deeply rooted in the Greek word anḗr, meaning 'man.' This connection links the name to the concept of manliness or courage, as seen in the related adjective andreîos. Over time, it spread through Christian tradition, notably as the name of the first-called Apostle, and eventually evolved into the familiar English form we use today.
Full etymology tree
- Andrew (English), 'A male given name from Ancient Greek.'
- inherited Ἀνδρέας (Andréas) (Ancient Greek), 'a male given name, equivalent to English Andrew'
- derived ἀνήρ (anḗr) (Ancient Greek), 'man (adult male)'
- inherited *h₂nḗr (Proto-Indo-European), 'man'
- derived ἀνήρ (anḗr) (Ancient Greek), 'man (adult male)'
- inherited Ἀνδρέας (Andréas) (Ancient Greek), 'a male given name, equivalent to English Andrew'
Direct ancestors
Updated June 2026
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