Andre

♂ Boy

Pronounced ahn-DRAY /ˈɑːn.dreɪ/High

Meaning: French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manly', 'virile', or 'brave'.High

In 30 seconds: Andre is the French form of Andrew, meaning 'manly and brave'. Effortlessly cool, it has been embraced across French, African American, and Latin American cultures as a name of understated strength.

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Origin HighGreek, French

MeaningFrench form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, derived from 'aner' (man, male) — meaning 'manly', 'virile', or 'brave'.

U.S. rank (2025)#368 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births868 boys (0.05% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 130,648

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Andre is the French form of the Greek Andreas, from aner (man, male), meaning manly or virile. Saint Andrew was one of the twelve apostles, the first called by Jesus in the Gospel of John, and is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, and several other nations. The French form Andre developed through Latin Andreas.

Andre has been a popular name in France and French-speaking Africa for centuries. In the United States, it gained widespread use in the mid-twentieth century, particularly in African American communities, where it became one of the most distinguished masculine names. It ranks consistently in the US top 200 boys' names. Andre 3000 (Andre Lauren Benjamin) of Outkast helped maintain the name's cultural currency in hip-hop culture.

Did you know? Andre the Giant (Andre Rene Roussimoff, 1946–1993) was 7 feet 4 inches tall and widely considered the most famous professional wrestler of all time — his name Andre has become synonymous with extraordinary physical greatness and an equally extraordinary gentle spirit.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name: Andre — French form etymology and cross-cultural usageSocial Security Administration Name Data — US popularity history for Andre

Variations

AndrewAndreasAndre

Nicknames

DreAndy

Famous Bearers

★Andre the Giant (Andre Rene Roussimoff) (1946–1993)
French professional wrestler and actor, one of the most famous athletes of the twentieth century.
★Andre 3000 (Andre Lauren Benjamin) (1975–)
American rapper and member of Outkast, widely regarded as one of the greatest hip-hop artists of all time.

If you like Andre…

Pierre— French form of Peter with the same Gallic masculine elegance and cross-cultural appeal

Dominique— French classical name with the same French heritage and similar cross-cultural American use

Dre— the natural short form of Andre, used independently as a given name in hip-hop culture

Frequently Asked

What does the name Andre mean?

Andre means 'manly' or 'brave', as the French form of Andrew from Greek Andreas (aner = man, male).

How do you pronounce Andre?

Andre is pronounced ahn-DRAY (/ˈɑːn.dreɪ/) in French, two syllables with stress on the second. The accent is optional in English.

Is Andre a boy or girl name?

Andre is a boy's name. Andrea and Andree are feminine equivalents.

How popular is Andre?

Andre has been in the US top 200 boys' names for decades, particularly popular in African American and French-heritage communities.