Andru
Meaningmanly · English form of Andrew
- US rank
- #8,910
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,655 in 1999
8 babies were named Andru in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,290 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Andru you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 212,766 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Andru, 8 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Andru would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAndru first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1999, when it ranked #1,655. Today it's #8,910, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowAndru was 7.0× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 30,211 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 212,766.
- TrendAndru has slipped 2,290 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,910. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningAndru is an English form of Andrew, which means “manly”.
About the name Andru
Andru is a boy name of Greek origin meaning “manly”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-dru”. US birth records list Andru for boys from 1970 to 2025, in 49 of those 56 years. Its best year was 1999, when it ranked #1,655 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #8,910, with 8 babies.
Origin:Greek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.5 | 653,595 boys |
| 1980s | 3.6 | 275,482 boys |
| 1990s | 15 | 67,340 boys |
| 2000s | 28 | 35,125 boys |
| 2010s | 12 | 85,837 boys |
| 2020s | 4.8 | 206,897 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Andru
What does the name Andru mean?
Andru means “manly” in English, as a form of Andrew.
What is the origin of the name Andru?
Andru has Greek roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Andru a boy or girl name?
Andru is a boy name.
How popular is the name Andru?
Andru ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 1999 (#1,655).