Andrew Dare

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Andrew Dare — manly
806K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Andrew Dare is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Andrew is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), derived from aner (man). Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece. The surname Dare: Daré Nibombé (born 1980), footballer from Togo Dare Ogunbowale (born 1994), American football player Dare Rose (born 2002), American swimmer Dare Vršič (born 1984), Slovenian footballer Dare Wright (1914–2001), Canadian-American photographer and author Surname Airton Daré (born 1978), Brazilian race car driver Alison Dare (born 1965), South African field hockey player Ananias Dare (c.1560– c.1587?), British tiler and bricklayer, member of the Roanoke Colony; husband of Eleanor Dare and father of Virginia Dare Arthur N. Andrew is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 806K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Andrew reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Andrew

Meaning: manly

Greek

From the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), derived from aner (man). Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece.

Surname: Dare

English

Daré Nibombé (born 1980), footballer from Togo Dare Ogunbowale (born 1994), American football player Dare Rose (born 2002), American swimmer Dare Vršič (born 1984), Slovenian footballer Dare Wright (1914–2001), Canadian-American photographer and author Surname Airton Daré (born 1978), Brazilian race car driver Alison Dare (born 1965), South African field hockey player Ananias Dare (c.1560– c.1587?), British tiler and bricklayer, member of the Roanoke Colony; husband of Eleanor Dare and father of Virginia Dare Arthur N.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Andrew is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Andrew by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Andrew has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Andy
  • Drew
  • André
  • Andreas
  • Andrea
  • Andrei

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Andrew Dare:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Andrew?
The first name Andrew originates from Greek. From the Greek Andreas (Ἀνδρέας), derived from aner (man). Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece.
When was Andrew most popular?
The name Andrew reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Dare?
The surname Dare originates from English. Daré Nibombé (born 1980), footballer from Togo Dare Ogunbowale (born 1994), American football player Dare Rose (born 2002), American swimmer Dare Vršič (born 1984), Slovenian footballer Dare Wright (1914–2001), Canadian-American photographer and author Surname Airton Daré (born 1978), Brazilian race car driver Alison Dare (born 1965), South African field hockey player Ananias Dare (c.1560– c.1587?), British tiler and bricklayer, member of the Roanoke Colony; husband of Eleanor Dare and father of Virginia Dare Arthur N.
What are the origins of the name Andrew Dare?
The name Andrew Dare combines two different traditions: the first name Andrew has Greek roots, while the surname Dare originates from English.
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