Boy Name
Andrae
Andrae is a boy's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Andrae is a boy baby name. It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Andrae often also consider Andrea.
Andrae meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Andrae has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Andrae as A·N·D·R·A·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Andrae is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Andrae variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Andraea, Andraee, Andraey, Andra.
- Nicknames: And and A.
- Middle names: Pair Andrae with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Andrae middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Andrea, Andria, Andrew, Andres, Anders — full picks on the sibling names for Andrae guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Andrae? Browse our names like Andrae guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Andrae
What does the name Andrae mean?
Andrae has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a boy name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Andrae?
The exact origin of Andrae is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Andrae?
Andrae has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Andrae a boy's or girl's name?
Andrae is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Andrae in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Andrae sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Andrae?
Names that share Andrae's sound and style include Andrea, Andria, Andrew, Andres, Anders.
What middle names pair well with Andrae?
Good middle-name fits for Andrae pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Andrae is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Andrae is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Andrae?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Andrae share its rhythm without rhyming — Andrea, Andria, Andrew all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.