Deandre

Deandre - A very unique male name

Deandre appeared on the charts for the first time in 1962 on position #1489. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Deandre and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Deandre? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Deandre. The baby boy name Deandre was given to 123 baby boys in 2025, ranking #1185 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 11,921 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Deandre peaked in popularity 32 years ago in 1994 on position 248.

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Deandre is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Deandre is currently topping the baby name charts in South Carolina at position #562 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,553.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Deandre is where you live.

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Deandre origin and meaning

American, from André (French form of Andrew)

A fusion of the prefix De- with André; André ultimately comes from Greek Andreas, 'manly'

Deandre was built in mid-20th-century America by adding the popular De- prefix to Andre, and it peaked in 1994. It has been falling since, from #757 in 2020 to #1185 in 2025. The construction is documented and transparent, even though the name itself is a modern American creation.

Attested etymology

Deandre is a 7 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Deandre, pop culture references for the name Deandre and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Deandre

We've found the following names that sound similar to Deandre, sorted by popularity.

Demetrius / Dimitri / Dandre / Deondre / Demetri / Demetrio / Dontrell / Dimitrios / Demetrios / Demetris /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Deandre

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Deandre a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Deandre?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

dee-AHN-dray · /diˈɑndreɪ/
The data table lists 1 syllable, but the name is spoken in three — dee-AHN-dray; the table's count does not match the spoken name.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• DeAndre — The same name with a capital A; styling varies between families.
• Deondre — A related De- construction on the same root.

Nicknames: Dre

Famous bearers

• DeAndre Hopkins — American football wide receiver (b. 1992) Contemporary
• DeAndre Jordan — American basketball player, NBA champion and Olympic gold medallist (b. 1988) Contemporary

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Deandre is a familiar 1990s name now well past its peak — parents choosing it today are usually honouring a family member or the era's style.

Worth knowing

• Capitalisation varies (DeAndre vs Deandre) and paperwork will not always preserve it.
• Clearly past its 1994 peak; it will read as a millennial-era name.