Aubre

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Pronounced AW-bree /ˈɔː.bri/Medium

Meaning: A trimmed spelling of Aubrey, the Norman French form of Germanic Alberic — alb ('elf') plus ric ('power, ruler'), 'elf ruler'. Aubrey came to England with the Normans and is now chiefly a girls' name in the U.S.Low

In 30 seconds: Aubrey, trimmed: Aubre carries 'elf ruler' from the old Germanic Alberic (said 'AW-bree').

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Origin LowGermanic, French

MeaningA trimmed spelling of Aubrey, the Norman French form of Germanic Alberic — alb ('elf') plus ric ('power, ruler'), 'elf ruler'. Aubrey came to England with the Normans and is now chiefly a girls' name in the U.S.

U.S. rank (2024)#13631 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2013

Total births (all-time)≈ 798

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

Aubre respells Aubrey, from Norman French Auberi and Germanic Alberic: alb ('elf') plus ric ('power'). Long a man's name in England, Aubrey turned decisively toward girls in modern America, and Aubre follows it (said 'AW-bree').

It appears only very rarely in U.S. records, far behind Aubrey. Rare, streamlined, and softly vintage.

Did you know? Aubrey descends from Alberic — 'elf ruler' — a Germanic name the Normans carried into England. Aubre is its trimmed modern spelling, which we note (said 'AW-bree').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Aubre — Aubrey/Alberic route; trimmed spelling

Variations

AubreyAubrieAubri

Nicknames

AubBreeAubs

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aubre mean?

It spells Aubrey, from Germanic Alberic — 'elf ruler'.

How do you pronounce Aubre?

It's said AW-bree — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aubre a boy or girl name?

Aubre is used as a girl's name; Aubrey was historically a boys' name in England.

How popular is Aubre?

Aubre is very rare in the U.S., though Aubrey is very well used.