Andrew-James
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Andrew-James: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2021.
Originating from a pairing of two classic names, Andrew-James combines the Greek *Andreas* ("manly" or "warrior") with James, the English form of the Hebrew *Yaakov* ("supplanter"). Saint Andrew, Scotland’s patron saint, lends deep national resonance, while James has been borne by six British monarchs and countless historical figures, including the explorer Captain James Cook. The town of St Andrews in Fife takes its name from the apostle, and Jamestown in Virginia shares the root of James. Hyphenated double-barrelled first names like this one have become increasingly common in Scotland since the 1990s, offering a way to honour two family traditions or to give a child a name that feels both distinguished and contemporary.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20214 babies
- Latest (2021)
- #6054 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2021
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y