Dre
Dre: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɹeɪ/
Meaning and origin of Dre
- A diminutive of the male given name Andre.
How popular is Dre?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 856 boys in the U.S. have been named Dre (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16189 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1605 in 1993. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Dre FAQ
What does the name Dre mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Andre.
How popular is the name Dre?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 856 boys in the U.S. have been named Dre (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #16189 in 2019. Its highest rank for boys was #1605 in 1993. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Dre a boy or girl name?
Dre is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 856 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.