Andrews
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Andrews
The given name 'Andrews' is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Andrew," derived from the Greek name Andreas, which itself comes from *andros* (manly or masculine).
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Etymology
The given name 'Andrews' is a patronymic surname meaning "son of Andrew," derived from the Greek name Andreas, which itself comes from *andros* (manly or masculine). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, often associated with Christianity due to Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, and has been common as both a surname and given name since the Middle Ages.
Andrews currently ranks #12,147 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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