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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 Jackson (1767-1845)

President of the United States

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

Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919)

Industrialist and Philanthropist

  • Built a steel empire
  • Established numerous libraries and philanthropic institutions

Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948-)

Composer

  • Wrote musicals such as Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita

Andrew Garfield (1983-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in The Social Network, Spider-Man, Hacksaw Ridge

Andrew Cuomo (1957-)

Politician

  • Served as Governor of New York from 2011 to 2021