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