André

/AE-N-D-R/

Boy ChristianAtheist French origin FrenchEuropean

Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form.

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Meaning & origin

André is a boy's name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.

Beyond its Christian heritage, André is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.

Common among French, European families, André carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.

Numerology of André

Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how André resonates in either tradition.

Pythagorean
1
leadership and pioneering spirit
Chaldean
3
creativity and joyful expression

How André sounds

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The six signals, applied to André

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01 — Birth Star
Nakshatra match
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02 — Numerology
Destiny alignment
Pythagorean and Chaldean life-path calculations (destiny 1) matched against your family's own numerology profile.
03 — Phonetics
Last-name fit
Rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters measured with IPA to see how André flows with your family name.
04 — Meaning
Courage
André belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
05 — Cultural & Tradition
Christian
As a Christian name, André carries religious and cultural weight scored against your family's heritage — plus grandparent-name matches, saint's-day alignment, and generational naming patterns scored against your family tree.
06 — Uniqueness
Popularity balance
How common André is today versus historically — finding the sweet spot between familiar and forgotten.

Names similar to André

If André resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.

From the same tradition

Other Christian boy names, common in French families

Liam
Irish diminutive of William (Uilliam), from Germanic 'wil' (will) + 'helm' (helmet). Global phenomenon.
Noah
Rest, comfort, repose, from Hebrew Noach, linked to the root meaning to rest or bring relief. Borne in scripture by the builder of the ark who outlasted the flood, it has stayed in continuous Western use and now sits among the most-given boys' names worldwide.
Oliver
From Latin olivarius (olive tree cultivator) or from the Frankish Olivier.
Vivaan
Full of life, possessing radiance, from Sanskrit vivān, combining the intensifier vi- with vā (to blow, to breathe). The name evokes the first rays of the morning sun and a vital, breathing energy, casting the bearer as one filled with luminous vitality and the quickening force of dawn.

Sharing the same meaning

Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster

James
Supplanter, the one who grasps the heel and takes the lead — James is the English form of Jacob, the patriarch who wrestled with an angel and would not let go until he received a blessing. Two apostles bore this name, and kings of England and Scotland carried it across centuries. It speaks of tenacity, the refusal to surrender an advantage once gained, and the quiet persistence of faith that holds on even when the struggle seems endless
Ben
Son, son of the right hand — short for Benjamin. Germany's most-loved short boy name: direct, strong, and universally friendly.
Leo
Lion, the king of beasts whose roar commands silence across the savanna — Leo is the Latin word for lion and the name of thirteen popes, one of the great constellations, and the zodiac sign of midsummer. It carries the regal confidence of an animal that fears nothing, the warmth of a golden mane in the August sun, and the compact majesty of a three-letter name that contains an entire kingdom

Names that sound similar

Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as André

Anthony
Priceless, beyond valuation — Saint Anthony of Egypt founded Christian monasticism by withdrawing into the desert to battle demons and seek God in solitude. Saint Anthony of Padua became the most beloved saint in Catholic popular devotion
Andrew
Manly, courageous, strong — Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus, a fisherman who dropped his nets at a single word and followed. Patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece, his X-shaped cross appears on flags across the world. His name carries the courage of first response, the willingness to be the one who steps forward before the crowd has decided whether to move
Anton
Priceless, of inestimable worth — Anton Chekhov redefined drama; the name carries Russian-German literary gravitas.

Common questions about André

What does the name André mean?

André means "Manly, brave, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and fortitude that the Greek root names, in a warm French form.." It is a boy name of French origin, traditionally used in Christian families.

Is André a boy or girl name?

André is most commonly used as a boy name.

What is the origin of the name André?

André is of French origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among French, European families.

What is the numerology of André?

André has a Pythagorean destiny number of 1 — leadership and pioneering spirit.

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