Andreu

Andreu is the Catalan variant of the biblical name Andreas. Its meaning is 'the brave' or 'the manly' and comes from the Ancient Greek term andreios, which means 'manly, brave'.

What does the name Andreu mean?

The name Andreu represents the Catalan form of the biblical Andreas and means 'the brave' or 'the manly'. This name form is especially found in Catalonia. Furthermore, Andreu is also used as a surname in the Spanish-speaking world. A prominent bearer of this name is the Spanish comedian Andreu Buenafuente.

Where does the name Andreu come from?

The name Andreu has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the brave' or 'the manly'. The Greek word andreios is composed of terms for 'manly' and 'brave'. It belongs to the Catalan and Spanish languages.

How do you pronounce Andreu?

Andreu is pronounced as a two-syllable, vowel-rich name. In the German language, it usually sounds like 'An-dreu' [anˈdʁɔʏ̯], ending in a gliding diphthong. The sound has a lively and stylish note, conveying dynamism and a fresh, elegant presence.

When is the name day of Andreu?

The most important name day for Andreu falls on November 30.

Popularity

In Germany, Andreu is among the less common first names. In 2017, it ranked 3,867th in the list of the most common male first names. Andreu achieved its best ranking in 2008 at 1,535th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given as a first name less than 10 times, placing it at 8,008th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Andreu ranks 9,767th.

Nicknames & pet names

Andi

Similar first names

Famous people

• Andreu Fontas (footballer)