The nameAndreas

Andreas is the Greek, German and Scandinavian form of Andrew.

Meaning

Andreas comes from the Greek andreios, "manly, brave".

Origin

Greek.

History

Saint Andrew is the patron of Scotland and Greece. In England and Wales Andreas reached 358th in 1996.

Famous people named Andreas

Popularity of the name Andreas

Andreas in the United States

1100thmost popular boys' name in the United States in 2024
2006peak year (221 births)
8,521babies named Andreas in the United States since 1880
0111221 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Andreas was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,863 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Andreas. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Andreas in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 169 births a year.

Andreas in the United Kingdom

716thmost popular boys' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2024peak year (69 births)
1,528babies named Andreas in the United Kingdom since 1997
03569 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Andreas was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 547 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Andreas. Half of all babies named Andreas in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 61 births a year.

Andreas in France

274thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2023peak year (215 births)
5,020babies named Andreas in France since 1900
0108215 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Andreas in Belgium

159thmost popular boys' name in Belgium in 2025
1997peak year (109 births)
2,289babies named Andreas in Belgium since 1995
055109 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Andreas in Switzerland

508thmost popular boys' name in Switzerland in 2025
2000peak year (107 births)
1,059babies named Andreas in Switzerland since 2000
054107 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Andreas in Austria

91stmost popular boys' name in Austria in 2025
1984peak year (1,999 births)
26,038babies named Andreas in Austria since 1984
01,0001,999 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Andreas in Norway

97thmost popular boys' name in Norway in 2025
1995peak year (755 births)
21,923babies named Andreas in Norway since 1945
0378755 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Andreas

Names from the same generation as Andreas, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Andreas mean?

Andreas comes from the Greek andreios, "manly, brave".

What is the origin of the name Andreas?

Greek.

Is Andreas a girl's or a boy's name?

Andreas is a boy's name.

How popular is the name Andreas?

In 2024, Andreas was the 1100th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 195 births.

What are the variants of the name Andreas?

Variants and related names of Andreas include Andre, Andrés and Andrzej.

What are good sibling names for Andreas?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Rita, Melina, Barbara and Corinne for a sister, Pierre, Denis, Eugene and Dimitri for a brother.

Who are famous people named Andreas?

Andreas Vesalius, anatomist; Andreas Brehme, footballer; Andreas Christensen, footballer.