Boy Name
Andrei
Andrei 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.
Andrei — a boy name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Andrea is on your shortlist, Andrei belongs in the same conversation.
Andrei meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Andrei has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Andrei as A·N·D·R·E·I, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Andrei is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Andrei variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Andreia, Andreie, Andreiy, Andre.
- Nicknames: And and A.
- Middle names: Pair Andrei with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Andrei middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Andrea, Andrae, Andrey, Andree, Andria — full picks on the sibling names for Andrei guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Andrei? Browse our names like Andrei 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 Andrei
What does the name Andrei mean?
Andrei 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 Andrei?
The exact origin of Andrei is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Andrei?
Andrei has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Andrei a boy's or girl's name?
Andrei is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Andrei in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Andrei sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Andrei?
Names that share Andrei's sound and style include Andrea, Andrae, Andrey, Andree, Andria.
What middle names pair well with Andrei?
Good middle-name fits for Andrei pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Andrei is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Andrei is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Andrei?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Andrei share its rhythm without rhyming — Andrea, Andrae, Andrey all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.