Andrew - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity

man, warrior

ORIGIN: Greek

POPULARITY: 48

One of Jesus’s 12 Apostles in the Bible, Andrew is the namesake of at least half a dozen saints. With both holy and royal origins, including multiple kings, princes, dukes and US Presidents, Andrew’s reign and influence make this a dominant boys' name in the English-speaking world. Andrew also comes with two clear nicknames, Andy and Drew, and kids will be grateful for the choice as they grow up. British-American actor Andrew Garfield, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and comedian Andy Samberg are just three of the world’s many famous Andrews.

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Best known as the former husband of Sarah (Fergie) Ferguson as well as the son of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, worked in the Royal Navy for 22 years, where he served as a helicopter pilot. Today he concentrates on supporting 200 charities and issues involving education, entrepreneurship, science, technology and engineering. He’s the father of Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie and the sixth in line to the British throne.

famous Andrews

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Andrew Lloyd Webber
Songwriter
Andrew Garfield
Actor
Andrew Luck
Football Player
Andrew Dice Clay
Comedian

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