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Andrei
BoyRussian, Greek· “form of Andrew, manly”
- Meaning
- form of Andrew, manly
- Origin
- Russian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- ahn-DRAY
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #2,517
- US babies 2025
- 53
- Best rank
- #1,361 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Andrei
Andrei is a Russian and Greek name that means “form of Andrew, manly”.
Andrei is the Russian, Romanian and Bulgarian form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, which comes from aner, meaning man, and is often translated as "manly" or "brave." Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles, is especially venerated in Eastern Europe and is the patron saint of Russia and Romania. Well-known bearers include the painter Andrei Rublev and the physicist Andrei Sakharov. It is pronounced ahn-DRAY. The name is classic and strong, and it offers a European alternative to Andrew. Andrey is a related spelling.
Popularity over time
Andrei first appears in US Social Security records in 1948. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,361 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 119 babies. In 2025, 53 babies were named Andrei, and it ranked #2,517 nationally. That is 29% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,539 in 1980, #1,875 in 2000, #1,565 in 2010, and #2,517 in 2025. Of the 3,095 US boys named Andrei since records began, 29% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 782 babies. Since 2010, 1,189 more have been named Andrei.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Adriano, Paolo, Karon, Isreal, and Travion.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Andrei ranked highest in Florida, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #1637 | 6 |
| California | #1838 | 8 |
| Texas | #2088 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Andrei is usually pronounced ahn-DRAY, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with A and ends in “-ei”.
Middle names for Andrei
A few middle names that flow with Andrei: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Andrei
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrei mean?
Andrei is a Russian and Greek name that means “form of Andrew, manly”.
What is the origin of the name Andrei?
Andrei has Russian and Greek roots. Andrei is the Russian, Romanian and Bulgarian form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, which comes from aner, meaning man, and is often translated as "manly" or "brave." Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles, is especially venerated in Eastern Europe and is the patron saint of Russia and Romania.
Is Andrei a popular name?
Not especially. Andrei ranked #2,517 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Andrei a boy or girl name?
Andrei is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Andrei?
Andrei is usually pronounced ahn-DRAY. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings