Andre is an English and African American form of the French and Portuguese name André, which itself derives from the Greek name Andreas, ultimately from the Greek element aner meaning "man." The root, Andrew, shares this etymology, and in the New Testament, the apostle Andrew was the first disciple called by Jesus, traditionally crucified on an X-shaped cross.In English-speaking countries, Andre has been used since at least the 19th century, often as a variant of André. It gained particular popularity among African American communities in the 20th century, where it has been borne by notable figures such as Andre 3000 (born André Benjamin), the rapper and actor; and Andre Young (better known as Dr. Dre), the iconic hip-hop producer. The name's stylish, accented form distinguishes it from the more common Andrew and aligns with names like André and Andrew.Culturally, Andre and its variants are widespread across Africa and the Americas due to the influence of French and Portuguese colonization. Notable bearers include Andrés Iniesta (Spanish footballer, though with an acute accent), Andre Agassi (American tennis legend), and Andrey, Andre's East Slavic cognate.Key FactsMeaning: Manly, masculine (from Greek aner)Origin: French and Portuguese, via GreekType: Variant of André, itself derived from AndrewUsage regions: English-speaking world, African American, Francturing zones