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.
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.
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
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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.
