Boy Name · Russian Origin
Andrey
Andrey is a boy baby name of Russian origin, meaning "Manly, brave". 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: Manly, brave
Origin: Russian naming roots help connect Andrey to related Russian baby names.
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 means "Manly, brave" and is of Russian origin.
What is the origin of Andrey?
Andrey originates in Russian naming tradition.
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.