Andre

Andre: name meaning, origin and popularity

Boy nameFrench origin#368 in 2025

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːndɹeɪ/ · /ˈɑːndɹi/

Meaning and origin of Andre

  • A male given name from French, an anglicized form of André.

How popular is Andre?

#368boys, 2025
868U.S. babies in 2025
#119peak rank (1984)
132,861babies since 1880

Since 1880, 2,205 girls and 130,656 boys in the U.S. have been named Andre (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1351 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #119 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #368 for boys, with 868 babies given the name.

188019201960200020252,573 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Andre FAQ

What does the name Andre mean?

A male given name from French, an anglicized form of André.

What is the origin of the name Andre?

Andre is listed as a name of French origin.

How popular is the name Andre?

Since 1880, 2,205 girls and 130,656 boys in the U.S. have been named Andre (2% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1351 in 1966. Its highest rank for boys was #119 in 1984. In 2025 it ranked #368 for boys, with 868 babies given the name.

Is Andre a boy or girl name?

Andre is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 2,205 girls and 130,656 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.