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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Manly, brave
- Origin
- French (from Greek, via André)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ahn-DRAY
Andre is a French form of the Greek-rooted André, carrying the meaning "manly, brave." It's pronounced ahn-DRAY, and on the SSA's naming charts it reads as both a bold trailblazer pick and a timeless classic. If you want a name with real staying power on record since 1880, Andre fits that bill.
Meaning & Origin of Andre
Meaning: Manly, brave.
Origin: French (from Greek, via André).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Andre
ahn-DRAYIPA /ɑːnˈdreɪ/
Popularity of Andre
Andre hit its peak in 1984 with 2,316 babies given the name, good for rank #119 that year. By 2024 it had settled to rank #350, with 961 babies named Andre.
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FAQ
What does the name Andre mean?
Manly, brave. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Andre?
Andre is pronounced ahn-DRAY (IPA: /ɑːnˈdreɪ/).
Is Andre a popular name right now?
Andre peaked at #119 in 1984 and is ranked #350 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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