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Keandre

♂ Boy

Pronounced kee-AHN-dray /kiˈɑn.dreɪ/High

Meaning: Modern American blend of the Ke- prefix with Andre, the French form of Andrew, from Greek 'manly, brave'Medium

In 30 seconds: Andre with a running start: Keandre sets the productive Ke- prefix before the French classic meaning 'manly, brave'. A 1990s composition still holding the field.
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Origin MediumAmerican, French
MeaningModern American blend of the Ke- prefix with Andre, the French form of Andrew, from Greek 'manly, brave'
U.S. rank (2025)#3276 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,078

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219802025

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

Keandre belongs to the prefix tradition of African American naming: Ke- (sibling of De- and La-) set before Andre, the French Andrew whose Greek root andreios means 'manly, brave'. The pattern flourished from the 1970s onward, with Deandre and Keandre rising together.

NFL cornerback Keandre Lambert-Smith-era athletes keep variants on rosters, and spellings range from KeAndre to Kiandre. The name remains uncommon nationally — rhythmic, rooted, and saint-Andrew-deep underneath.

Did you know? The Ke- and De- prefixes of American naming work like musical pickup notes — small syllables that give established names new rhythm, as in Keandre, Deandre, and Keshawn.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Andre — core name etymology

Variations

KeAndreKiandreKeondre

Nicknames

KeyDre

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If you like Keandre…

Deandre— the sibling prefix-blend of the same era
Andre— the French classic at the core
Keshawn— a fellow Ke- composition
Damari— another melodic modern name from the same culture

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keandre mean?

Keandre is a modern blend of the Ke- prefix with Andre, the French form of Andrew, meaning 'manly, brave'.

How do you pronounce Keandre?

It's said kee-AHN-dray /kiˈɑn.dreɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Keandre a boy or girl name?

Keandre is a boy's name.

How popular is Keandre?

Keandre is an uncommon name in the U.S.

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