The baby name Dre is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dreɪ/ (DRAY); occasionally /driː/ (DREE).
The baby name Dre is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /dreɪ/ (DRAY); occasionally /driː/ (DREE).
Dre is in Origin.
Dre is a clipped form of André and DeAndre, ultimately rooted in Greek Andreas, from aner/andros "man; manly, brave." Used widely as a casual nickname in English since the 20th century, it now appears as an independent given name, especially in North America. In Dutch and Flemish, Dré (with accent) functions as a familiar short form of André, mirroring similar diminutives in French and other European languages.
Its rise as a standalone name in the United States traces to late-20th-century pop culture, amplified by hip-hop and sports figures (e.g., Dr. Dre), and by the popularity of longer forms like DeAndre. Related variants include André/Andre, Andrew, Andreas, Andrei/Andrey, and Spanish Andrés; feminine cognates are Andrea and French Andrée. The core meaning remains "manly, courageous," with modern, streamlined appeal.
| Dr. Dre Dr. Dre is a famous American music producer and rapper, best known for his influential role in the development of West Coast hip-hop. He rose to prominence with his work on albums like 'The Chronic' and '2001', which include hits such as 'Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang' and 'Still D.R.E.'. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | Boys | 2024 | #1 | — | 820 |
| NA | 0 | #32 | 2 | 2,537 | |
| MT | 0 | #43 | 1 | 1,767 | |
| JM | 0 | #77 | 11 | 3,714 | |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| CN | 0 | #86 | 1 | 3,857 | |
| PH | 0 | #109 | 2 | 5,607 | |
| OM | 0 | #121 | 1 | 6,215 | |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #125 | 1 | 2,087 |
| RS | Girls | 0 | #137 | 1 | 1,651 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #148 | 7 | 4,685 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #151 | 1 | 2,166 |
| JM | Boys | 0 | #161 | 119 | 6,876 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| SI | Girls | 0 | #175 | 3 | 2,769 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #186 | 2 | 10,220 | |
| CZ | 0 | #186 | 1 | 3,154 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #209 | 3 | 3,402 |
| IR | 0 | #231 | 1 | 4,221 | |
| MO | Boys | 0 | #234 | 1 | 5,842 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| BD | 0 | #241 | 1 | 5,992 | |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| JP | Girls | 0 | #251 | 1 | 6,592 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #256 | 1 | 7,111 |
| NG | 0 | #266 | 7 | 5,926 | |
| AF | Boys | 0 | #274 | 1 | 3,535 |
| JM | Girls | 0 | #275 | 4 | 7,507 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #296 | 1 | 6,578 |
| Canada | Boys | 2023 | #301 | 9 | 2,601 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 7,909 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #331 | 2 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #339 | 2 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #351 | 4 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #355 | 7 | 8,138 |
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #368 | 2 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| NL | 0 | #382 | 10 | 2,481 | |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #403 | 6 | 11,440 |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| BO | 0 | #407 | 2 | 6,868 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #423 | 23 | 10,523 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #427 | 3 | 13,098 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #472 | 16 | 10,188 |
| ZA | 0 | #472 | 3 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| CO | 0 | #509 | 2 | 7,768 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #518 | 9 | 12,621 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #523 | 1 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #524 | 2 | 11,303 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| LY | 0 | #557 | 3 | 12,703 | |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #559 | 3 | 19,177 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #560 | 2 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #571 | 5 | 12,054 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| BD | Boys | 0 | #600 | 6 | 10,045 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #624 | 2 | 10,983 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #653 | 2 | 13,121 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #685 | 13 | 17,960 |
| LB | 0 | #689 | 2 | 13,263 | |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #691 | 7 | 13,071 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #699 | 2 | 13,390 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #704 | 253 | 5,873 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #740 | 4 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #781 | 5 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #823 | 4 | 15,093 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #849 | 103 | 16,906 |
| TN | 0 | #858 | 8 | 13,765 | |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #868 | 25 | 7,044 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #874 | 13 | 15,035 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #900 | 21 | 15,656 |
| United States | Girls | 2019 | #908 | 5 | 8,965 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #914 | 5 | 17,948 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #921 | 6 | 14,506 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #931 | 11 | 12,708 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #932 | 21 | 5,697 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #942 | 18 | 14,742 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,009 | 2 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,011 | 4 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,026 | 8 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,037 | 3 | 16,750 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,051 | 128 | 25,619 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,110 | 19 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,132 | 10 | 25,928 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,135 | 9 | 22,615 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,147 | 6 | 16,140 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,154 | 23 | 20,130 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,250 | 5 | 19,440 | |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,439 | 33 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,579 | 36 | 28,008 |
Dre is popular in 66 countries — most recent births per country:
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