What origin is the name Andy?

Andy comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Andy a popular name?

Andy is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Andy does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Andy?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Andy — for example Sophia, Chloe, Sofia. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Andy

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Andy

Andy

Boy

greek

2 syllables

Andy is a greek boy's name meaning "Manly; manly; brave. variant of english andrew; diminutive of andrew: manly. from the greek andrew. has long been a popular scottish name, because st. andrew is the patron saint of scotland after whom the town of st andrews was named; diminutive of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew".

Parents who choose Andy pick a boy name from the greek tradition, meaning "Manly; manly; brave. variant of english andrew; diminutive of andrew: manly. from the greek andrew. has long been a popular scottish name, because st. andrew is the patron saint of scotland after whom the town of st andrews was named; diminutive of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Manly; manly; brave. variant of english andrew; diminutive of andrew: manly. from the greek andrew. has long been a popular scottish name, because st. andrew is the patron saint of scotland after whom the town of st andrews was named; diminutive of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Andy

Very rare in US records

What does Andy mean?

Andy is a boy name of greek origin meaning "Manly; manly; brave. variant of english andrew; diminutive of andrew: manly. from the greek andrew. has long been a popular scottish name, because st. andrew is the patron saint of scotland after whom the town of st andrews was named; diminutive of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew".

Is Andy a rare name?

Yes. Andy does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Andy

Sophia Chloe Sofia Zoey Penelope Zoe

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Andy means "Manly; manly; brave. variant of english andrew; diminutive of andrew: manly. from the greek andrew. has long been a popular scottish name, because st. andrew is the patron saint of scotland after whom the town of st andrews was named; diminutive of andrew: brave; manly. famous bearer: prince andrew" — these names share that spirit.