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Name Origin

Andrew is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived from the name 'Andreas.' It means 'manly' or 'strong and courageous.'

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Famous People

Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)

Industrialist, philanthropist

  • Built a steel empire
  • Known for his philanthropy and establishment of libraries

Andrew Jackson (1767-1845)

Military leader, President of the United States

  • Seventh President of the United States
  • Hero of the Battle of New Orleans

Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948-)

Composer, musical theatre producer

  • Created renowned musicals like Phantom of the Opera and Cats
  • Won numerous awards including Tony Awards and Grammys

Andrew Cuomo (1957-)

Politician

  • Served as the 56th Governor of New York

Andrew Garfield (1983-)

Actor

  • Known for his roles in films like The Social Network and Spider-Man