How to say it
AN · dre
ˈɑːn.dreɪ
Masculine
Andre
Manly, brave
What it means
The French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly' (from anēr, 'man').
Andre is the French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly' or 'brave,' built on anēr, 'man.' The accented André is the French original; Andrés is the Spanish. It carries a smooth, cosmopolitan air and has strong bearers across sport and music, from tennis's Andre Agassi to OutKast's André 3000. It belongs to the wide Andrew family with Anderson and Andres.
How to spell Andre
The standard spelling is Andre. Common variants include André, Andrés, Andrei, but Andre is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #119 in 1984, currently #368 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Andre/André is the French form; Andrés is the Spanish.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Andre Agassi American Grand Slam tennis champion
- André 3000 American rapper and musician of OutKast
Spelling variants
- André
- Andrés
- Andrei
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Common questions
- What does the name Andre mean?
- The French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly' (from anēr, 'man').
- What does Andre mean in French?
- In French, Andre means "Manly, brave." Andre is the French form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, 'manly' or 'brave,' built on anēr, 'man.' The accented André is the French original; Andrés is the Spanish. It carries a smooth, cosmopolitan air and has strong bearers across sport and music, from tennis's Andre Agassi to OutKast's André 3000. It belongs to the wide Andrew family with Anderson and Andres.
- How do you pronounce Andre?
- Andre is pronounced ˈɑːn.dreɪ. Say it as AN-dre, with the stress on the "an" syllable.
- How do you spell Andre?
- The standard spelling is Andre. Common spelling variants include André, Andrés, Andrei.
- Is Andre a boy or girl name?
- Andre is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Andre?
- Andre ranked #368 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.