Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Andruw since 1996
Babies named Andruw per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 348 |
| 2010s | 40 |
| 2020s | 8 |
Meaning & origin
Andruw is a modern respelling of Andrew that first appeared in U.S. records in 1996. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when it ranked highest among its usage. After that, the name declined but has been on a rising trajectory since 2022, suggesting renewed interest in this distinctive spelling. The name's meaning, 'manly' or 'brave,' connects it to the ancient Greek Andreas. While never reaching the top 1000, Andruw offers a fresh take on a classic name.
Andruw is a modern respelling of Andrew, which derives from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' The name Andrew has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the Middle Ages, but the Andruw spelling emerged in the late 20th century as a creative variation, possibly influenced by the Welsh form Androw or simply by phonetic respelling. It saw a small peak around 2003 in the United States.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Drew, Andy, Dru
Sibling names for Andruw
Names that share Andruw's style, for a brother or sister.
