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Andy

Andy is a boy's name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning “manlike.” In 2024 it was given to 628 boys in the United States.

Andy at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Irish & Celtic · Greek
Meaning
“manlike”
Pronunciation
/ˈæn.di/
Also spelled
Anthony, Andye, Andee, Andi

About the name Andy

Andy belongs to the Irish & Celtic and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “manlike” — is the sense carried by its Irish and Celtic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: Anthony, Andye, Andee, Andi.

In the United States, Andy first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #193 in 1881, and in 2024 628 babies received the name — 93,644 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Andy in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#193 in 1881
Peak year
2005
Babies named Andy in 2024
628
Total since 1880
93,644

Andy in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#484 in 1997
Babies named Andy in 2025
21
Total since 1996
1,061

Spellings & short forms

AnthonyAndyeAndeeAndi

Similar names

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DonaldIrish and CelticKennethIrish and CelticKevinIrish and CelticBrianIrish and CelticRonaldIrish and CelticRyanIrish and CelticScottIrish and CelticBrandonIrish and Celtic

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Andy mean?

Andy means “manlike” in its Irish and Celtic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Andy a boy or girl name?

Andy is a boy name. In 2024, 628 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Andy?

Andy comes from the Irish & Celtic and Greek tradition. It is also spelled Anthony, Andye, Andee, Andi.

How popular is the name Andy?

Andy first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #193 in 1881, and 628 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Andy?

Andy is pronounced /ˈæn.di/ (IPA).

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