"manly, brave, virile"
Origin: Greek Andreas
Language: Russian
Andrey
Pronunciation: [ ANDR-ee ]
Boy Name
#2,628 Most Popular
Hidden Gem
2 Syllables
A Slavic classic honoring Saint Andrew, patron of Russia
Russian
Ukrainian
Bulgarian
Eastern European
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Meaning & Origin
"strong man, warrior"
Origin: Greek aner
Language: Russian
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.
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
Famous People Named Andrey
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Andrei Sakharov
Scientist
1921
Soviet nuclear physicist and human rights activist, winner of the 1975 Nobel Peace Prize
Quick Facts
- 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
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Andrei
Drew
Andy
Pairs Well With
Andrey Nikolai
Andrey Sergei
Andrey Dmitri
Andrey Pavel
Andrey Ivan
Andrey Alexei
Andrey Boris
Sibling Names
Also a Girl Name
Andrey is also used as a girl name, ranked #65752.
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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.
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.