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Andrzej as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Andrzej

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The baby name Andrzej is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈandʐej/', 'respelling': 'AHN-jay (AN-dzey)'}.

Andrzej is Polish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Polish
Pronunciation: {'ipa': '/ˈandʐej/', 'respelling': 'AHN-jay (AN-dzey)'}

What is the meaning of the name Andrzej ?

The baby name Andrzej is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈandʐej/', 'respelling': 'AHN-jay (AN-dzey)'}.

Andrzej is Polish in Origin.

Andrzej is the standard Polish form of Andrew, ultimately from Greek Andreas, derived from anēr/andros “man,” conveying senses of “manly,” “brave,” or “strong.” In Polish it is pronounced roughly AHN-zhay. An earlier native form Jędrzej coexisted in medieval records.

The name spread with Christianity; devotion to the Apostle Andrew secured its steady use across centuries, with a 20th‑century peak. Poland’s St. Andrew’s Eve (Andrzejki) on November 29–30, famed for fortune‑telling customs, further embedded it. Diminutives include Andrzejek, Jędrek, and Jędruś. Cognates and variants span Andrew (English), André (French/Portuguese), Andrés (Spanish), Andreas (German/Scandinavian/Greek), András (Hungarian), Andrei/Andrey (Romanian/Russian), Andriy (Ukrainian), and Andrej (Slavic). Notable bearers include filmmaker Andrzej Wajda and author Andrzej Sapkowski, keeping the name strongly identified with Polish culture today.

Andrzej has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Andrzej

Andrzej Duda Politician · Born 1972 · Poland Andrzej Duda is a prominent Polish politician who has served as the President of Poland since 2015. He is known for his role in shaping Poland's domestic and foreign policies. Before his presidency, he was a member of the European Parliament and held various positions within the Polish government. Andrzej Piaseczny Actor · Born 1971 · Poland Andrzej Piaseczny, also known as Piasek, is a Polish singer-songwriter and TV personality best known for his music career. He first gained fame as the lead singer of Mafia and later became known for solo songs like "Imię deszczu" and "Chodź, przytul, przebacz." Andrzej Grabowski Actor · Born 1952 · Poland Andrzej Grabowski is a Polish actor, singer, and comedian best known for playing Ferdynand Kiepski in the TV series The Lousy World. He has also appeared as a judge on the Polish version of Dancing with the Stars.
Andrzej Łapicki Actor · Born 1924 · Poland Andrzej Łapicki was a Polish actor and theater director best known for his long career in film and on stage. He appeared in 50 films between 1947 and 1999, including notable titles such as Ashes and Diamonds, Salto, and The Promised Land. Andrzej Kopiczyński Actor · Born 1934 · Poland Andrzej Kopiczyński was a Polish actor best known for his long film and television career. He appeared in more than 50 productions between 1958 and 2016.

Andrzej – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2011 #1 779
PL Boys 0 #9 29,095 6,459
PL 0 #30 954 2,600
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
Iceland Boys 0 #59 15 131
JP 0 #75 3 4,057
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
LT 0 #84 5 949
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
LT Boys 0 #117 35 2,166
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #128 4 3,473
Norway Boys 1995 #142 4 518
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
PL Girls 0 #230 145 5,096
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
GR Boys 0 #258 10 6,912
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
CZ Boys 0 #271 34 6,530
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
DK Boys 0 #290 36 7,401
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
Canada Boys 2012 #313 5 2,403
France Boys 1983 #326 3 1,563
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
Austria Boys 0 #341 102 2,180
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
NL Boys 0 #382 876 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #392 811 5,697
Germany 0 #404 34 2,542
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
RU Boys 0 #489 17 12,621
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
IR Boys 0 #515 38 10,162
HK Boys 0 #556 2 12,905
PS Boys 0 #560 2 10,655
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #671 12 3,552
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
IT 0 #701 14 4,183
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
Spain Boys 0 #789 143 5,610
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
United States Boys 2024 #884 9 7,044
OM Boys 0 #915 4 17,948
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
PE Boys 0 #925 2 14,506
CO Boys 0 #978 4 15,656
IT Boys 0 #996 488 10,046
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,160 19 25,619
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,690 2 28,008

Andrzej is popular in 53 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
Ireland
AE
AO

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People also ask about Andrzej

Andrzej is predominantly a boy's name.
Andrzej is a 2 syllable name, pronounced {'ipa': '/ˈandʐej/', 'respelling': 'AHN-jay (AN-dzey)'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jędrzej, Jędrek, Jędruś, Andrzejek and Andrzejko.
Across languages, Andrzej has these equivalents: Andrew (English), André (French/Portuguese), Andreas (German/Scandinavian/Greek), Andrei / Andrey (Russian, Romanian), Andrej (Slavic languages), and 5 more.
Yes, very popular — Andrzej ranked #1 in Ireland in 2011, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Andrzej ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2011).
Andrzej's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #123 in 1985 to #142 in 1995 in Norway.
Yes — 5 notable people named Andrzej are in our database, including Andrzej Duda (Politician), Andrzej Piaseczny (Actor), Andrzej Grabowski (Actor).