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Andre
BoyFrench, Greek· “manly, brave”
- Meaning
- manly, brave
- Origin
- French, Greek
- Pronunciation
- AHN-dray
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #368
- US babies 2025
- 868
- Best rank
- #119 (1984)
- Peak year
- 1970
Meaning and origin of Andre
Andre is a French and Greek name that means “manly, brave”.
Andre is the English spelling of the French André, the French form of Andrew. It goes back to the Greek Andreas, from andreios, meaning "manly" or "courageous." Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles and brother of Peter, made the name known throughout Christian Europe, and he is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia. In the United States Andre became well established during the twentieth century and is linked with notable musicians, athletes and writers. The name feels polished and confident, with a slight continental flair, and it is easy to spell and say in many languages.
Other spellings with the same sound: Andrej, Andrzej.
Popularity over time
Andre has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 105 different years. Its best national rank was #119 in 1984, and the most babies received it in 1970, when 2,510 were named Andre. In 2025, 868 babies were named Andre, and it ranked #368 nationally. That is 35% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #1,157 in 1920, #393 in 1950, #133 in 1980, #197 in 2000, #228 in 2010, and #368 in 2025. Of the 130,656 US boys named Andre since records began, 17% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1970s come next, with 21,139 babies. Since 2010, 20,110 more have been named Andre.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Tyrone, Wade, Scotty, Roderick, and Rene.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Andre ranked highest in New Mexico, New Hampshire, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | #214 | 9 |
| New Hampshire | #235 | 5 |
| Texas | #246 | 158 |
| Arizona | #250 | 32 |
| Maryland | #270 | 20 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Andre is usually pronounced AHN-dray, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-re”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Andrej and Andrzej.
Middle names for Andre
A few middle names that flow with Andre: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Andre
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andre mean?
Andre is a French and Greek name that means “manly, brave”.
What is the origin of the name Andre?
Andre has French and Greek roots. Andre is the English spelling of the French André, the French form of Andrew.
Is Andre a popular name?
Yes. Andre ranked #368 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Andre a boy or girl name?
Andre is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Andre?
Andre is usually pronounced AHN-dray. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings