| Meaning | manly, brave |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Dre |
About Dre
Bold, streamlined, and effortlessly cool, Dre packs maximum impact into minimal syllables. This powerhouse name cuts through the noise with its confident, no-nonsense attitude and contemporary edge. The brevity makes it instantly memorable while giving it a modern, urban sophistication that appeals to style-conscious parents. Dre works exceptionally well as both a given name and nickname, offering flexibility without sacrificing its strong identity. Its association with creativity and artistic expression makes it particularly attractive to families in music, entertainment, and creative fields. The name requires no explanation or correction—what you hear is what you get, making introductions straightforward and hassle-free. Despite its compact size, Dre carries substantial presence and personality, proving that impactful names don't need multiple syllables to make a lasting impression. It's a name that commands attention and respect while maintaining an accessible, down-to-earth quality that never feels stuffy or overly formal.
Nicknames for Dre
| Drey |
| D |
| Doc |
| Dreezy |
Famous People Named Dre
| Dre Kirkpatrick | American football player |
| Dre Bly | Donterrious Bly - American football player and coach |
| Dre Moore | Dietrich Michael Moore - American football player |
| Dre Baldwin | Andre Baldwin - American author, speaker, and basketball player |
| Dre Weitz | Drewey Weitzel - American basketball player |
| Dre Mathieu | Dre' Mathieu - American basketball player |
Characters Named Dre
| Dre Parker | "The Karate Kid" movie character |
| Dre Johnson | Main character in the TV series "Black-ish" |
| Dre Coleman | Character in the TV series "Power" |
| Dre Ross | Character in the TV series "All American" |
| Dre Denton | Character in the movie "Super Troopers" |
| Dre Van Horn | Character in the movie "Dodgeball - A True Underdog Story" |
| Dre Payne | Character in the movie "Stomp the Yard" |
| Dre Maverick | Character in the movie "Maverick" |
| Dre White | Character in the movie "Barbershop" |
| Dre Collins | Character in the movie "Fame" |
| Dre Hemphill | Character in the movie "Save the Last Dance" |
| Dre Mitchell | Character in the movie "Are We There Yet?" |
| Dre Harmon | Character in the TV series "My Wife and Kids" |
| Dre Barrymore | Character in the TV series "The Game" |
| Dre Wren | Character in the TV series "One on One" |
| Dre Davis | Character in the TV series "Melrose Place" |
| Dre Thompson | Character in the TV series "Grown-ish" |