Andrea vs. Andrew — What's the Difference?

Andrea is a given name which is common worldwide for both males and females, cognate to Andreas and Andrew. It is traditionally popular because, according to the Christian Bible, Saint Andrew was one of the earliest disciples of Jesus and one of the twelve Apostles.

Andrew is the English form of a given name common in many countries. In the 1990s, it was among the top ten most popular names given to boys in English-speaking countries.

One of the twelve apostles of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland