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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Coined by combining the popular name-prefix 'De-' (as in DeShawn, DeAngelo) with Andre; any meaning follows Andre's root sense of 'manly'/'brave'
- Origin
- African American coinage (De- prefix + Andre)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- dee-AHN-dray
DeAndre is a boy's name formed in a specific way: the prefix 'De-' — the same one you'll spot in DeShawn or DeAngelo — combined with Andre, making it an African American coinage rather than a name with its own ancient roots. You may come across the claim that DeAndre means 'the brave one,' but that sense isn't actually attached to DeAndre itself — it comes from Andre, whose root carries the 'manly'/'brave' meaning. It's pronounced dee-AHN-dray.
Meaning & Origin of DeAndre
Meaning: Coined by combining the popular name-prefix 'De-' (as in DeShawn, DeAngelo) with Andre; any meaning follows Andre's root sense of 'manly'/'brave'.
Origin: African American coinage (De- prefix + Andre).
A common claim: DeAndre means 'the brave one' Actually: The 'brave' sense isn't independently attached to DeAndre — it's a modern combination of the stylistic prefix 'De-' with Andre, and any 'brave'/'manly' meaning is inherited from Andre alone.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce DeAndre
dee-AHN-drayIPA /diːˈɑːndreɪ/
Popularity of DeAndre
DeAndre reached its peak popularity in 1995, ranking #250 with 1,141 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had dropped to #1055, with just 207 babies named DeAndre, based on SSA records spanning 1958 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name DeAndre mean?
Coined by combining the popular name-prefix ‘De-‘ (as in DeShawn, DeAngelo) with Andre; any meaning follows Andre’s root sense of ‘manly’/’brave’. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce DeAndre?
DeAndre is pronounced dee-AHN-dray (IPA: /diːˈɑːndreɪ/).
Is DeAndre a popular name right now?
DeAndre peaked at #250 in 1995 and is ranked #1055 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1958–2024.)
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