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Deandrew

dee-AN-droo · Combination of the prefix De- and the name Andrew, often interpreted as 'of Andrew' or a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
1993
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Deandrew since 1979

Babies named Deandrew per year in U.S. Social Security records.

5914198020002020Most births 1989Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1970s6
1980s61
1990s113
2000s79
2010s38
2020s13

Meaning & origin

Deandrew is a modern American invented name that combines the prefix De- with the traditional name Andrew. First recorded in 1979, it reached its peak usage in 1993, reflecting the popularity of similar blended names like Deandre and DeShawn during that era. While it has never ranked in the top 1,000 nationally, its trajectory shows a recent uptick in use beginning in 2022, suggesting a modest resurgence. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state in terms of high concentration of usage. Like many names from this stylistic tradition, Deandrew offers a distinctive yet familiar sound, blending a contemporary prefix with a classic root.

Deandrew is a modern American coinage, formed by combining the prefix De- (common in African-American invented names, as in DeShawn or DeMarcus) with the traditional name Andrew, which is of Greek origin meaning 'manly'. This style of name creation, blending a fashionable prefix with an established name, gained popularity beginning in the 1970s. Deandrew first appears in U.S. Social Security records in 1979 and saw its peak usage in 1993.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Dre, Andy, D

Variants: Deandre, DeAndre, D'Andrew

Sibling names for Deandrew

Names that share Deandrew's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Deandrew mean?
Deandrew is a modern invented name, typically a combination of the prefix De- and the name Andrew. It does not have a traditional meaning but is often understood as a variant of names like Deandre, which may suggest 'of Andrew'.
How popular is Deandrew?
Deandrew has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in U.S. Social Security records. It first appeared in 1979 and peaked in usage in 1993. In recent years, its popularity has been rising again since 2022.
Is Deandrew a boy's name?
Yes, Deandrew is used almost exclusively for boys in the United States, based on historical Social Security data.