Dre
Meaning of Dre
Dre is a male name with American English pronunciation pronounced as DRAY (/dreɪ/). It is a variation of the name Andre. The name Dre has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least 1989, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has been given to around 20-35 newborns annually, ranking between 3000-4000 in popularity. The origin of the name Dre can be traced back to the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." The name Dre carries associations of strength and courage, making it a unique choice for parents looking for a strong and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DRAY (/dreɪ/)
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Notable People Named Dre
| Dre Kirkpatrick is a former American football cornerback who played for the Cincinnati Bengals, Arizona Cardinals, and San Francisco 49ers after a successful college career at Alabama. |
| Dre Greenlaw - Keaundre "Dre" Greenlaw is an American football linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL) and played college football at Arkansas. |
| Dre Babinski - Andrea Caravean "Dre" Babinski is a multi-talented Los Angeles-based artist known for her work as a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, with notable contributions to indie-pop music and various musical projects. |
| Dre Moore - Marchondray James "Dre" Moore is a former American football defensive tackle who played in the NFL and AFL, drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2008. |
