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Andros

AN-dros · Manly, masculine, or warrior.

2025 rank (boys)
#12,008
Babies named in 2025
5
Peak popularity
2022
2025 frequency
1 in 341,615 boys
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2009

Rising since 2009, #12,008 for boys today.

Popularity of Andros since 1977

Babies named Andros per year in U.S. Social Security records.

4913198020002020Most births 2022Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s12
1980s6
1990s17
2000s24
2010s39
2020s53

Meaning & origin

Andros is a Greek name that has seen a modest but steady rise in popularity since 2009, peaking in 2022. In 2025, it ranked 12,008 with about 1 in 341,615 boys receiving the name. The name's meaning, 'manly' or 'warrior,' ties it to ancient Greek roots, yet its modern usage is rare enough to feel distinctive. Andros has not yet broken into the top 1,000 names, and its low frequency makes it a unique choice for parents seeking a name with classical weight but contemporary rarity.

Andros is a Greek name derived from the root 'andros', the genitive of 'aner' meaning man. It is a short form of names like Andreas (Andrew) or Andronikos, and is also the name of a Greek island. The name has been used in modern times, particularly gaining visibility in the late 20th century.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Andy

Variants: Andro

Sibling names for Andros

Names that share Andros's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Athena, Thalia, Cleo, Iris, Elara

Brothers: Orion, Damon, Ares, Lucas, Elias

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Andros mean?
Andros means 'manly' or 'masculine,' derived from the Greek word for man.
How popular is the name Andros?
In 2025, Andros ranked 12,008 in the U.S., with approximately 1 in 341,615 newborns given that name.
Is Andros a boy or girl name?
Andros is almost exclusively used as a boy's name.