"manly, brave, virile"
Origin: Greek Andreas
Language: Russian
Andrey
Pronunciation: [ ANDR-ee ]
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A Slavic classic honoring Saint Andrew, patron of Russia
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"strong man, warrior"
Origin: Greek aner
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The Story of Andrey
Andrey is the Russian and Eastern Slavic form of Andrew, which derives from the ancient Greek Andreas, meaning man or manly — from the Greek aner/andros. The name entered Russian culture through Byzantine Christianity: Saint Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of Russia, Ukraine, Scotland, and Greece, making Andreas/Andrey one of the most significant names in Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Andrey has been among the most common male names in Russia and Ukraine for centuries. In the 20th century, several notable Andreys in science and literature kept the name prominent. The spelling Andrey distinguishes it from the French André while remaining distinctly Slavic.
Saint Andrew (Andrey) is the patron saint of Russia, and his cross (the X-shaped saltire) appears on the Russian Imperial Navy flag and the Scottish national flag. This gives Andrey profound religious and national significance across Eastern Europe.
Historical Record
Andrey first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,675 babies have been named Andrey in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Andrey is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #2,628 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Russia, Scotland, Greece, and Romania simultaneously
- Andrey Sakharov was the Soviet physicist and human rights activist who won the Nobel Peace Prize
- The name Andrew/Andrey is top-10 in Russia and among the 20 most popular names globally
Andrey in Other Languages
Greek
Ανδρέας
French
André
Russian
Андрей
Bulgarian
Андрей
Ukrainian
Андрій
Popularity Over Time
#2,628
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Andrey
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Andrei Sakharov
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1921
Soviet nuclear physicist and human rights activist, winner of the 1975 Nobel Peace Prize
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #2,628
- Total SSA Count
- 51
- Cultural Origins
- Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Eastern European
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Andrey
What does the name Andrey mean?
"manly, brave, virile" (from Greek Andreas). "strong man, warrior" (from Greek aner). Andrey is the Russian and Eastern Slavic form of Andrew, which derives from the ancient Greek Andreas, meaning man or manly — from the Greek aner/andros. The name entered Russian culture through Byzantine Christianity: Saint Andrew the Apostle is the patron saint of Russia, Ukraine, Scotland, and Greece, making Andreas/Andrey one of the most significant names in Eastern Orthodox tradition.
What is the origin of the name Andrey?
Andrey has Greek Andreas, Greek aner, Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Eastern European origins. In Greek Andreas, it means "manly, brave, virile". In Greek aner, it means "strong man, warrior".
Is Andrey a boy or girl name?
Andrey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #2628. As a girl name, it is ranked #65752. Andrey is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Andrey?
Andrey is pronounced ANDR-ee.
How popular is the name Andrey?
Andrey is currently ranked #2628 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Andrey?
Common nicknames for Andrey include Andrei, Drew, and Andy.
What are good middle names for Andrey?
Popular middle name pairings include Andrey Nikolai, Andrey Sergei, Andrey Dmitri, Andrey Pavel, Andrey Ivan, Andrey Alexei, and Andrey Boris.
What are good sibling names for Andrey?
Names that pair well with Andrey as siblings include Dmitri, Nikolai, Natasha, Katya, Irina, Alexei, and Vera.
How many syllables does Andrey have?
Andrey has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Andrey a common or rare name?
Andrey is an uncommon name, ranked #2628 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Andrey
Andrey is a boy name with Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, and Eastern European origins . The name means "manly, brave, virile" in Greek Andreas .
Is Andrey a boy or girl name? Andrey is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #2,628 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,752. Andrey is more commonly used as a boy name.
Andrey is currently ranked #2,628 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Andrey has 2 syllables and is pronounced ANDR-ee, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Andrey include Andrei, Drew, and Andy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Andrey include Andrew, Andres, Andre, Andreas, Andrei . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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