Meaning & Origin
a male given name, equivalent to English Andrew
Andrzej is a boy's baby name of Polish origin, the Polish form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas meaning 'man, manly.' In Poland, Andrzej is a beloved and common name — the patron saint Andrzej Bobola is celebrated November 30, and the name has been borne by Polish kings, artists, and intellectuals throughout history.
Andrzej Wajda, one of cinema's greatest directors whose films explored Polish identity and history, is perhaps the name's most celebrated 20th-century bearer. Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of The Witcher saga, has given the name additional contemporary visibility. With 378 recorded births in the United States, it is carried primarily by Polish American families who maintain their naming heritage.