| Meaning | manly, brave |
| Origin | Greek, Roman, Romanian, Russian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | An-drei |
About Andrei
Sophisticated and internationally distinguished, Andrei brings Eastern European elegance to any cultural context. This variation offers something slightly more exotic than Andre while maintaining full accessibility and ease of pronunciation. Andrei suggests refinement, intelligence, and cultural depth—qualities parents hope to instill in their children. The name has graced artists, scientists, writers, and thinkers throughout history, creating associations with intellectual achievement and creative excellence. It's familiar enough to feel comfortable yet distinctive enough to set its bearer apart. Andrei works beautifully across languages and borders, making it ideal for multicultural families or those who value global citizenship. The name carries inherent seriousness and substance while remaining approachable and warm. Boys named Andrei often embody a certain sophistication, developing into thoughtful individuals who appreciate culture, learning, and meaningful connection. The spelling adds visual interest while maintaining phonetic clarity. For parents seeking a name that's worldly yet warm, established yet distinctive, cultured yet accessible, Andrei represents an excellent choice that serves well from childhood through distinguished adulthood.
Names Similar to Andrei
| Andre |
| Andrew |
| Andreas |
| Andres |
| Anderson |
| Andray |
| Anders |
| Andreo |
| Anthony |
| Adrian |
| Adam |
| Alexander |
Nicknames for Andrei
| Andy |
| Dre |
| Andre |
| Drei |
| Drew |
Famous People Named Andrei
| Andrei Arshavin | Russian footballer |
| Andrei Tarkovsky | Russian filmmaker |
| Andrei Sakharov | Russian physicist and human rights activist |
| Andrei Markov | Russian-Canadian ice hockey player |
| Andrei Kirilenko | Russian basketball player |
| Andrei Kanchelskis | Russian footballer |
| Andrei Gromyko | Soviet politician and diplomat |
| Andrei Kivilev | Kazakhstani cyclist |
| Andrei Svechnikov | Russian ice hockey player |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Russian ice hockey goaltender |
| Andrei Codrescu | Romanian-American writer and poet |
| Andrei Chikatilo | Ukrainian serial killer |
| Andrei Pavel | Romanian tennis player |
| Andrei Kramaric | Croatian footballer |
| Andrei Chervichenko | Belarusian rower |
| Andrei Ivanov | Russian wrestler |
| Andrei Rublev | Russian icon painter |
| Andrei Zyuzin | Russian ice hockey player |
| Andrei Ivan | Romanian footballer |
| Andrei Lankov | Russian historian and expert on North Korea |
Characters Named Andrei
| Andrei Bolkonsky | from Leo Tolstoy's "War and Peace" |
| Andrei Rybakov | from Paullina Simons' "The Bronze Horseman" |
| Andrei Andreyevich | from Fyodor Dostoevsky's "The Brothers Karamazov" |
| Andrei Balanchivadze | from John le Carré's "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" |
| Andrei Belozersky | from Arthur C. Clarke's "Rendezvous with Rama" |
| Andrei Stanescu | from Jeffrey Archer's "Kane and Abel" |
| Andrei Zamyatin | from Aldous Huxley's "Brave New World" |
| Andrei Rostov | from Jacqueline Carey's "Kushiel's Dart" |
| Andrei Belyakov | from Ken Follett's "Edge of Eternity" |
| Andrei Taganov | from Frederick Forsyth's "The Fist of God" |
| Andrei Petrovich | from Isabel Allende's "Inés of My Soul" |
| Andrei Vitalyevich | from Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls" |
| Andrei Lazarchuk | from Haruki Murakami's "Norwegian Wood" |
| Andrei Ivankov | from Tom Clancy's "The Cardinal of the Kremlin" |
| Andrei Chekov | from Ian Fleming's James Bond series |
| Andrei Roshkov | from Robert Ludlum's "The Bourne Identity" |
| Andrei Dragan | from Daniel Silva's "The Unlikely Spy" |
| Andrei Ivanov | from Jeff VanderMeer's "Annihilation" |
| Andrei Stepanovich | from Ayn Rand's "We the Living" |
| Andrei Voronin | from John Grisham's "The Pelican Brief" |