Da & De Names

The prefixes Da- and De- have their roots in French, meaning "son of," and represent a trend in African American naming that has since diminished. These names saw their peak popularity during the 1990s, categorizing them as distinctly Millennial. They were especially favored for baby boys, with Deandre being the most prominent choice among them. In addition to Deandre, other Da and De names that are currently ranked in the US Top 1000 include Demetrius, Damari, Dakari, and D'Angelo.