Manly and brave
Andrei is the Romanian, Russian, and Slavic form of the Greek name Andreas. It shares the same etymological root as the English name Andrew, signifying strength and masculinity. It is a prominent name in Eastern Europe and among Orthodox Christian communities.
About 53 boys were named Andrei in 2025.
Acclaimed Soviet filmmaker and director
Nobel Peace Prize-winning nuclear physicist and dissident
Mixed martial artist and UFC Heavyweight Champion
NHL goaltender and Stanley Cup champion
A central protagonist in Leo Tolstoy's War and Peace · War and Peace
Former NBA All-Star basketball player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Andrei — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
