Dre vs Lavern

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dre

Boy #4,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"manly, strong"

Origin: Greek (Andreas)

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Boy #4,147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree, from the grove"

Origin: French/Latin

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Dre Rank #4,299

Lavern Rank #4,147

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 vs #4299 for Dre.

Is Dre or Lavern more popular?

Lavern is more popular, ranked #4147 compared to Dre at #4299 in the United States.

What do Dre and Lavern mean?

Dre means "manly, strong" (Greek (Andreas) origin). Lavern means "alder tree, from the grove" (French/Latin origin).

Are Dre and Lavern boy or girl names?

Dre is primarily a boy name. Lavern is primarily a boy name.