Andre
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Andre
André derives from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the root "andreios" meaning "strong" or "manly," related to the Greek word "aner" (man).
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Etymology
André derives from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the root "andreios" meaning "strong" or "manly," related to the Greek word "aner" (man). The name spread throughout Christian cultures via Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles, and became particularly prevalent in French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Dutch-speaking regions during the medieval period.
Andre currently ranks #368 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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