Manly or courageous
Dre is a short-form name derived from Andre or Andrew. It ultimately stems from the Greek name Andreas, which signifies masculinity and strength. While often used as a nickname, it has gained independent usage as a sleek, modern mononym.
About 16 boys were named Dre in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Rapper, record producer, and entrepreneur
NFL cornerback
Pro Bowl NFL cornerback
The protagonist and father of the Johnson family · Black-ish
The young protagonist who learns kung fu · The Karate Kid (2010)
