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Why parents love Andre- André the Giant is wrestling's most beloved figure — a gentle 7-foot-4 man.
- Andre 3000 is hip-hop's most creative, original artist.
- André Agassi transformed tennis.
- Two syllables with a smooth, French sound: on-DRAY.
- The meaning manly/brave is aspirational.
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The vibe of Andre
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Origin & history of Andre
Greek andreios (manly/brave)
→ French André
→ English Andre
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Greek / Latin roots
Andre is the French form of Andrew, meaning manly or brave. André the Giant (1946–1993) was a 7-foot-4 professional wrestler beloved for his gentleness. Andre 3000 (André Benjamin) of OutKast is one of the most creative artists in hip-hop history. André Agassi transformed tennis from a country-club sport into pop culture.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: French form used for centuries; André the Giant (1946–1993).
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Today
Andre remains a beloved choice, ranking #289 in the US. 131,985 babies have been named Andre since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Andre?
1970
peak year
The name Andre reached its peak in 1970, with 2,509 registrations (ranked #134). It had been quietly building for over half a century before that, first appearing in records in 1880. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #289 today, averaging about 1,214 new babies per year. Andre's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 131,985 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,509
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #134)
(ranked #134)
1,214
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
12,140
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
131,985
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Andre6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Andre's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — French communication. People named Andre tend to be creative, original, and gifted at being simultaneously massive and gentle.
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Simultaneously massive and gentle✦
Creatively original◈
French bravery◎
OutKast-level genius♡
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N5
D4
R9
E5
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Andre❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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