Skip to content

Name meaning & originJędrzej

/YEND-zhay/

PolishBoy
Make a name keepsake

Jędrzej is a Polish boy's name pronounced /YEND-zhay/. An archaic and classic Polish variant of Andrew, representing manliness and bravery.

Share this name

WhatsAppPinterest

Meaning of Jędrzej

An archaic and classic Polish variant of Andrew, representing manliness and bravery.

Jędrzej is an archaic Polish form of the name Andrzej, which originates from the Greek name Andreas. It is derived from the word 'aner', meaning 'man', and 'andreios', signifying 'manly', 'brave', or 'strong'.

Origin
Polish
Pronunciation
/YEND-zhay/

Cultural background

While Andrzej became the standard modern form, Jędrzej remains a respected classic choice in Poland, often perceived as more traditional or aristocratic. It is exclusively used for males and has seen a modest revival among parents seeking vintage names.

Variations & nicknames

  • Jędrek
  • Jędruś
  • Jędrzejko
  • Andrzej

Famous people named Jędrzej

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

  • Jędrzej Śniadecki

    Renowned chemist, biologist, and philosopher known for his work in the Enlightenment.

    Science · 1768–1838

  • Jędrzej Moraczewski

    Politician who served as the first Prime Minister of the Second Polish Republic.

    Politics · 1870–1944

  • Jędrzej Kitowicz

    Priest and historian famous for his detailed descriptions of Polish customs.

    Literature · 1727–1804

  • Jędrzej Hycnar

    Contemporary Polish film and voice actor.

    Film · 2010s–present

  • Jędrzej Gruszczyński

    Professional volleyball player competing in the Polish PlusLiga.

    Sport · 2010s–present

Frequently asked about Jędrzej

What does Jędrzej mean?
Jędrzej means 'manly', 'brave', or 'strong'. It is the Old Polish variant of the name Andrew.
How do you pronounce Jędrzej?
It is pronounced roughly as 'YEN-djay'. The 'J' sounds like a 'Y', the 'ę' is a nasal 'en', and 'rz' sounds like a soft 'j' or 'zh'.
Is Jędrzej a boy or girl name?
Jędrzej is strictly a masculine (boy) name.
When is the name day for Jędrzej?
Jędrzej typically celebrates his name day on November 30th, the feast of Saint Andrew.

Love Jędrzej? Get more names like it

We'll email you 5 fresh Polish names each week — free, no spam.

By signing up you agree to get these name emails. We use your email only for them; unsubscribe any time from privacy requests. See our privacy policy. 18+ only.

Compare Jędrzej with…

Side-by-side meaning, sound and popularity.

More Polish names

See all Polish names
Find more names like Jędrzej