Andru
Andru is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Manly, strong, or courageous.
Origin and history
Andru is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas. It carries the traditional meaning of 'manly' or 'strong'. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive alternative to the classic Andrew.
Popularity in the United States
1,217 babies in the United States have been named Andru since 1880. It ranks #3481 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1877.
States where it is most popular
- CA (62.5 %)
- TX (29.2 %)
- AZ (2.2 %)
- FL (2.2 %)
- GA (2.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 25 |
| 1980-1990 | 68 |
| 1990-2000 | 287 |
| 2000-2010 | 567 |
| 2010-2019 | 220 |
| 2020-2029 | 50 |
Famous people named Andru
- Andru Phillips: Athlete, Football Player
- Andru Volinsky: Lawyer, Politician
Fun facts
- Andru is a streamlined, modern spelling of the traditional name Andrew.
- While Andrew has been a top U.S. name for decades, Andru remains extremely rare with just over 1,000 total recorded U.S. births.