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The baby name Andrey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈændreɪ/ (AN-dray); RU: /ɐnˈdrʲej/ (ahn-DREY); UA: /ɐnˈdrij/ (ahn-DREE).

Andrey is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: EN: /ˈændreɪ/ (AN-dray); RU: /ɐnˈdrʲej/ (ahn-DREY); UA: /ɐnˈdrij/ (ahn-DREE)

What is the meaning of the name Andrey ?

The baby name Andrey is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EN: /ˈændreɪ/ (AN-dray); RU: /ɐnˈdrʲej/ (ahn-DREY); UA: /ɐnˈdrij/ (ahn-DREE).

Andrey is Greek in Origin.

Andrey is the East Slavic form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, derived from anēr/andros “man,” hence “manly, brave.” It entered Slavic usage through Byzantine Christianity and Old Church Slavonic, becoming common in Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and Bulgaria (Андрей/Андрэй/Андрій). The name’s enduring appeal reflects widespread veneration of the Apostle Andrew across Orthodox lands.

Variants include Andrei (Russian, Romanian), Andriy/Andrii (Ukrainian), Andrej (South and West Slavic), Andrzej (Polish), Andreas (Greek/German), Andrew (English), André (French, Portuguese), and Andrea (Italian). Russian diminutives are Andryusha, Andryukha, and Andreyka; Ukrainian uses Andriyko. Notable bearers range from iconographer Andrei Rublev to physicist Andrei Sakharov and filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. Name days commonly fall on 30 November (St Andrew’s Day), and the apostle is a patron of Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Greece, and Scotland.

Andrey has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Andrey

Andrey Zvyagintsev Actor · Born 1964 · Russia Andrey Zvyagintsev is a Russian film director and screenwriter best known for his critically acclaimed films like 'Leviathan' and 'The Return'. His works often explore complex themes of family and society in Russia. Born in 1964, Zvyagintsev has received numerous awards for his impactful storytelling and cinematic style. Andrey Vyshinsky Politician · Born 1883 · Soviet Union Andrey Vyshinsky was a prominent Soviet politician and diplomat, best known for his role as the chief prosecutor during the Moscow Trials in the 1930s. He later served as the Soviet Union's Foreign Minister and was an influential figure in Soviet legal and political affairs. Andrey Myagkov Actor · Born 1938 · Russia Andrey Myagkov was a beloved Russian actor best known for his role in the classic Soviet film 'The Irony of Fate'. He also starred in 'Office Romance' and 'The Garage', which are cherished films in Russian cinema. His performances have left a lasting impression on audiences in Russia and beyond.
Andrey Makarevich Actor · Born 1953 · Russia Andrey Makarevich is best known as the founder and lead singer of the Russian rock band Mashina Vremeni. He has been a prominent figure in Russian music since the 1970s, with hits like 'Povorot' and 'Marionetki' becoming classics. Besides his music career, he has also appeared in several films and television shows in Russia. Andrey Malakhov Actor · Born 1972 · Russia Andrey Malakhov is a well-known Russian television presenter and actor, famous for hosting the popular talk show 'Let Them Talk'. Born in 1972, he has become a household name in Russia, engaging audiences with his charismatic presence and insightful interviews. Andrey Merzlikin Actor · Born 1973 · Russia Andrey Merzlikin is a Russian actor best known for his work in film and theater, especially his role in the movie Boomер. Born on 24 March 1973, he has become a familiar face in Russian cinema.

Celebrity babies named Andrey

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Andrey Leonov Yevgeny Leonov television actor ★★★★★

Andrey – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2022 #1 — 794
RU Boys 0 #3 26,336 12,621
KZ Boys 0 #10 2,058 6,578
RU 0 #10 961 3,641
TM Boys 0 #15 23 614
KZ 0 #16 114 1,452
EE 0 #34 4 1,051
MD 0 #34 1 434
TM Girls 0 #35 1 574
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #40 4 1,767
EE Boys 0 #41 119 2,087
GE 0 #44 1 997
MD Boys 0 #47 38 756
BG 0 #51 30 1,799
CR Boys 0 #52 2,435 10,188
CY 0 #55 6 1,632
BG Boys 0 #69 257 3,850
AZ Girls 0 #75 1 1,051
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
MV Boys 0 #77 3 3,375
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
LT 0 #86 3 949
CY Boys 0 #88 42 3,473
CR 0 #94 65 5,526
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
LT Boys 0 #108 46 2,166
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
IL Boys 0 #113 1,483 10,983
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
AZ Boys 0 #121 10 1,400
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
PS Boys 0 #122 983 10,655
ID Boys 0 #127 9 4,130
BN Boys 0 #135 5 6,332
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
RS Boys 0 #140 15 2,277
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
PS 0 #156 63 5,692
CO Boys 0 #160 4,744 15,656
HU Boys 0 #163 12 3,954
CZ Boys 0 #164 176 6,530
MT Boys 0 #173 7 4,064
AE 0 #179 9 10,220
CZ 0 #180 7 3,154
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
Sweden Boys 2018 #185 2 1,584
IL 0 #188 89 6,291
PL 0 #207 6 2,600
SI Boys 0 #208 4 3,402
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
PL Boys 0 #218 128 6,459
IR 0 #220 10 4,221
BR Boys 0 #222 1,471 12,213
EC Boys 0 #230 10 3,322
MO Boys 0 #231 4 5,842
NA Boys 0 #246 8 6,830
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
AO Boys 0 #248 2 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
HR Boys 0 #251 9 3,997
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
GR Boys 0 #254 14 6,912
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
JM Boys 0 #262 11 6,876
PT Boys 0 #276 94 7,951
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
JP Boys 0 #283 15 7,909
BR 0 #284 62 5,969
CN Boys 0 #287 33 9,639
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
KZ Girls 0 #302 19 5,862
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
Canada Boys 2019 #317 11 2,618
CO 0 #318 178 7,768
RU Girls 0 #324 193 11,913
DK Boys 0 #326 7 7,401
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
MU Boys 0 #341 17 8,477
Finland Boys 0 #345 83 2,041
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
MY 0 #352 3 12,352
France Girls 1983 #356 3 1,705
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PH Boys 0 #364 20 11,440
BO 0 #372 10 6,868
NL 0 #381 11 2,481
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
France Boys 2020 #389 3 2,846
IR Boys 0 #401 159 10,162
Austria Boys 0 #406 37 2,180
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
Germany 0 #420 18 2,542
PH Girls 0 #426 4 13,098
Spain 0 #430 23 2,326
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #438 8 8,339
Finland Boys 2026 #451 275 3,552
PA Boys 0 #452 30 9,305
AR Boys 0 #456 12 7,628
SD Boys 0 #462 5 10,523
PT Girls 0 #468 4 7,952
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Boys 0 #494 6 7,625
HK Boys 0 #516 12 12,905
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
Spain Boys 0 #526 484 5,610
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
CM Boys 0 #537 14 12,054
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
PS Girls 0 #541 7 10,981
IR Girls 0 #543 3 8,334
BO Boys 0 #548 45 9,244
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
IT Boys 0 #568 1,464 10,046
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
CL Boys 0 #597 69 13,390
Germany Boys 0 #623 361 5,697
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
IL Girls 0 #640 6 11,648
HK Girls 0 #644 7 16,104
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
MX Boys 0 #655 347 16,355
IT 0 #663 52 4,183
SG Boys 0 #679 19 17,960
QA Boys 0 #688 20 18,093
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
SY 0 #718 11 11,684
PE Boys 0 #721 159 14,506
KW Boys 0 #801 6 18,755
NL Boys 0 #822 130 5,873
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
United States Boys 2024 #842 51 7,044
EG Boys 0 #857 30 15,035
TN 0 #860 6 13,765
OM Boys 0 #861 21 17,948
CL Girls 0 #909 7 14,098
United States Girls 2010 #918 5 9,789
BR Girls 0 #928 14 12,708
NG Boys 0 #940 12 16,906
Spain Girls 0 #973 11 5,561
CO Girls 0 #993 86 16,140
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,013 80 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,022 90 25,439
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
TR 0 #1,120 92 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,130 49 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,163 21 17,781
DZ 0 #1,165 12 20,130
MA 0 #1,191 9 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
IT Girls 0 #1,422 25 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,578 37 28,008

Andrey is popular in 83 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
Canada
France
Sweden
Ireland

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People also ask about Andrey

Andrey is predominantly a boy's name.
Andrey is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EN: /ˈændreɪ/ (AN-dray); RU: /ɐnˈdrʲej/ (ahn-DREY); UA: /ɐnˈdrij/ (ahn-DREE).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Andrei, Andriy, Andrej, Андрей and Андрій.
Across languages, Andrey has these equivalents: Andrew (English), André (French), Andreas (German/Greek), Andrés (Spanish), András (Hungarian), and 4 more.
Yes, very popular — Andrey ranked #1 in Ireland in 2022, and appears in official birth registries across 6 countries.
Andrey ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2022).
Andrey's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #795 in 2014 to #842 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 6 notable people named Andrey are in our database, including Andrey Zvyagintsev (Actor), Andrey Vyshinsky (Politician), Andrey Myagkov (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Andrey for their child, including Yevgeny Leonov.