Andre Franke

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Andre Franke — Greek
114K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Andre Franke is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Andre is a masculine given name of Greek origin. André — sometimes transliterated as Andre — is the French and Portuguese form corresponding to the English name Andrew and is now also used in the English-speaking world. It is used in France, Quebec, Canada and other French-speaking countries, as well as in Portugal, Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries. It is a variation of the Greek name Andreas, a short form of any of various compound names derived from andr- 'man, warrior'. The name is popular in Norway and Sweden. The surname Franke: Franke is both a German-language surname and a given name. Surname Alfred Franke (1918–1942), German fighter pilot Andre Franke (born 1978), American German geneticist Andreas Franke (born 1954), German sports shooter Angela Franke (born 1957), German swimmer Anselm Franke (born 1978), German curator and writer Arthur Franke (1909–1992), East German policeman and Military Intelligence Chief Bernd Franke (born 1948), German footballer Bernd Franke (composer) (born 1959), German composer Bette Franke (born 1989), Dutch fashion model Bill Franke (born 1937), American businessman Bob Franke (born . Andre is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 114K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Andre reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Andre

Greek

André — sometimes transliterated as Andre — is the French and Portuguese form corresponding to the English name Andrew and is now also used in the English-speaking world. It is used in France, Quebec, Canada and other French-speaking countries, as well as in Portugal, Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries. It is a variation of the Greek name Andreas, a short form of any of various compound names derived from andr- 'man, warrior'. The name is popular in Norway and Sweden.

Surname: Franke

English

Franke is both a German-language surname and a given name. Surname Alfred Franke (1918–1942), German fighter pilot Andre Franke (born 1978), American German geneticist Andreas Franke (born 1954), German sports shooter Angela Franke (born 1957), German swimmer Anselm Franke (born 1978), German curator and writer Arthur Franke (1909–1992), East German policeman and Military Intelligence Chief Bernd Franke (born 1948), German footballer Bernd Franke (composer) (born 1959), German composer Bette Franke (born 1989), Dutch fashion model Bill Franke (born 1937), American businessman Bob Franke (born .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Andre is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Andre by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Andre Franke

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Andre Franke:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Andre?
The first name Andre originates from Greek. André — sometimes transliterated as Andre — is the French and Portuguese form corresponding to the English name Andrew and is now also used in the English-speaking world. It is used in France, Quebec, Canada and other French-speaking countries, as well as in Portugal, Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking countries. It is a variation of the Greek name Andreas, a short form of any of various compound names derived from andr- 'man, warrior'. The name is popular in Norway and Sweden.
When was Andre most popular?
The name Andre reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Franke?
The surname Franke originates from English. Franke is both a German-language surname and a given name. Surname Alfred Franke (1918–1942), German fighter pilot Andre Franke (born 1978), American German geneticist Andreas Franke (born 1954), German sports shooter Angela Franke (born 1957), German swimmer Anselm Franke (born 1978), German curator and writer Arthur Franke (1909–1992), East German policeman and Military Intelligence Chief Bernd Franke (born 1948), German footballer Bernd Franke (composer) (born 1959), German composer Bette Franke (born 1989), Dutch fashion model Bill Franke (born 1937), American businessman Bob Franke (born .
What are the origins of the name Andre Franke?
The name Andre Franke combines two different traditions: the first name Andre has Greek roots, while the surname Franke originates from English.
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