Andre

At a Glance: Name: Andre – Meaning: manly, brave – Origin: French (from Greek, via André) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: ahn-DRAY

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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

Phonetic: ahn-DRAY   IPA: /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.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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Names With a Similar Story

Derived from shared style, era, and origin data (or, for names we have no style data for, a similar Social Security popularity trajectory) — not a hand-picked list.

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FAQ

What does the name Andre mean?

Manly, brave. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Andre)

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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