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Deandre

♂ Boy

Pronounced dee-AN-dray /diˈæn.dreɪ/High

Meaning: Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas (man, manly)High

In 30 seconds: A French-origin compound of De (of/from) and André (Andrew: manly), creating a three-syllable name meaning 'of the man' or 'the manly one.' Popular in African American communities since the 1970s.

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Origin HighFrench, Greek

MeaningOf the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas (man, manly)

U.S. rank (2024)#1055 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births207 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1994

Total births (all-time)≈ 29,315

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

Deandre is a French-origin American compound of De (of/from) + André (Andrew, from Greek Andreas: man, manly). The De- prefix was adopted in African American naming communities from the 1960s–1970s, often with French connections.

Deandre has been used in African American communities since the 1970s. It ranked #1055 for boys in 2024.

Did you know? The De- prefix in American names (DeShawn, Demarco, Deandre, Deon) is a distinctly African American naming tradition — using the French aristocratic particle De (of) to create sophisticated compound given names from the 1960s onward.

Overall data confidence 89%

Behind the Name — DeAndre — French/Greek etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

DeAndreD'AndreDondre

Nicknames

DeDreAndy

Famous Bearers

★DeAndre Jordan (1988-)
American NBA center known for his rebounding and shot-blocking
★DeAndre Hopkins (1992-)
American NFL wide receiver
★DeAndre Ayton (1998-)
Bahamian NBA center and former first overall draft pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deandre mean?

Deandre means 'of the man' or 'manly,' combining French De (of/from) with André (Andrew, from Greek Andreas: man).

How do you pronounce Deandre?

It's said dee-AN-dray — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Deandre a boy or girl name?

Deandre is used as a boys' name.

How popular is Deandre?

Deandre ranked #1055 for U.S. boys in 2024.