"strong man"
Origin: Greek
Language: Greek
Andrea
Pronunciation: [ ANDR-ee-uh ]
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- In English-speaking countries, Andrea is primarily perceived as a female name, which may cause confusion when used for boys
The Story of Andrea
Andrea is the Italian and Spanish masculine form of the Greek name Andreas, derived from aner (andros), meaning man or manly. In most of continental Europe, Andrea has traditionally been a male name, directly equivalent to Andrew in English. Saint Andrew, the apostle and patron of Scotland and Russia, bore this name, and it became widespread across Christian Europe through his veneration.
Andrea for boys remains the standard form in Italy, where it ranks among the most popular male names. In Latin America and Spain, Andrea is used for both genders. In English-speaking countries, the name shifted almost entirely to female use during the 20th century, creating occasional confusion when Italian or Spanish boys named Andrea move to English-speaking regions.
In Italy, Andrea is one of the quintessential male names, strongly associated with Saint Andrea (Andrew) the Apostle. Famous Italian men named Andrea include composer Andrea Bocelli, cementing its masculine prestige in Italian culture.
Historical Record
Andrea first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,613 babies have been named Andrea in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Andrea is past its peak , currently ranked #5,071 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- In Italy, Andrea consistently ranks among the top 10 male names
- Andrea Bocelli, the world-famous Italian tenor, bears this name in its traditional masculine Italian form
- Saint Andrew (Andrea) is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, and Romania
Andrea in Other Languages
Greek
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Andreas
Italian
Andrea
Russian
Andrei
Spanish
Andres
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Popularity Over Time
#5,071
Current Rank
Peaked 1976
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,071
- Total SSA Count
- 19
- Cultural Origins
- Italian Spanish Scandinavian German Greek
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Formal
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Frequently Asked Questions About Andrea
What does the name Andrea mean?
"strong man" (from Greek). Andrea is the Italian and Spanish masculine form of the Greek name Andreas, derived from aner (andros), meaning man or manly. In most of continental Europe, Andrea has traditionally been a male name, directly equivalent to Andrew in English. Saint Andrew, the apostle and patron of Scotland and Russia, bore this name, and it became widespread across Christian Europe through his veneration.
What is the origin of the name Andrea?
Andrea has Greek, Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, and German origins. In Greek, it means "strong man".
Is Andrea a boy or girl name?
Andrea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5071. As a girl name, it is ranked #185. Andrea is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Andrea?
Andrea is pronounced ANDR-ee-uh.
How popular is the name Andrea?
Andrea is currently ranked #5071 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Andrea?
Common nicknames for Andrea include Andi and Drea.
What are good middle names for Andrea?
Popular middle name pairings include Andrea Carlo, Andrea Luca, Andrea Marco, Andrea Giovanni, Andrea Filippo, and Andrea Matteo.
What are good sibling names for Andrea?
Names that pair well with Andrea as siblings include Marco, Luca, Matteo, Lorenzo, Sofia, Giulia, and Elena.
How many syllables does Andrea have?
Andrea has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Andrea a common or rare name?
Andrea is an uncommon name, ranked #5071 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Andrea
Andrea is a boy name with Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, German, and Greek origins . The name means "strong man" in Greek .
Is Andrea a boy or girl name? Andrea is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,071 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #185. Andrea is more commonly used as a girl name.
Andrea is currently ranked #5,071 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Andrea has 3 syllables and is pronounced ANDR-ee-uh, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Andrea include Andi and Drea. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Andrea 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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