Ande

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-dee /ˈan.di/Medium

Meaning: Ande reads as a short form or spelling of Andy (from Andrew, 'manly; brave') or a clip of Anderson; it may also stand as a modern coinage. The route here is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A friendly short name: Ande reads as a form of Andy, from Andrew (said 'AN-dee'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningAnde reads as a short form or spelling of Andy (from Andrew, 'manly; brave') or a clip of Anderson; it may also stand as a modern coinage. The route here is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12423 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1956

Total births (all-time)≈ 41

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name in the U.S., Ande reads as a form of Andy (from Andrew) or a short Anderson, and can also be a coinage. The routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-dee').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare, casual, and short.

Did you know? Ande looks like a spelling of Andy — short for Andrew ('manly; brave') — or a clip of Anderson; a casual, modern-feeling pick whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-dee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ande — Short form of Andy/Andrew or Anderson; routes uncertain

Variations

AndyAndiAnders

Nicknames

AndyDee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ande mean?

Ande reads as a form of Andy (from Andrew, 'manly; brave') or a short Anderson. The routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Ande?

It's said AN-dee /ˈan.di/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ande a boy or girl name?

Ande is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Ande?

Ande is a rare name for boys in the U.S.