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Andres

♂ Boy

Pronounced AHN-drays /ˈan.dɾes/High

Meaning: Manly, brave, warrior; Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreiosHigh

In 30 seconds: The Spanish form of Andrew, from the Greek word for 'manly' or 'brave.' A foundational name across the Spanish-speaking world and increasingly popular in the United States.
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Origin HighGreek, Spanish
MeaningManly, brave, warrior; Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 82,111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200718802017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Andrés is the Spanish form of Andrew, which derives from the Greek Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), from aner/andros ('man') and andreios ('manly, brave'). The name was borne by the Apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, who became the patron saint of multiple nations. The Spanish form Andrés has been popular throughout the Hispanic world since the medieval period.

In the United States, Andres (with or without the accent) has been a steady top-200 boys' name, particularly in communities with Latin American heritage. It offers a strong, classic sound with clear cross-cultural appeal.

Did you know? Saint Andrew (San Andrés), one of the twelve apostles, is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, Greece, and Romania — making André/Andres/Andreas one of the most internationally celebrated saints' names.

Variations

AndrésAndrewAndreasAndré

Nicknames

AndyDresAndre

Famous Bearers

  • ★Andrés Torres (b. 1978)
    Puerto Rican-American MLB outfielder and World Series champion.

If you like Andres…

Miguel— equally popular Spanish boys' name with a biblical foundation
Alejandro— another iconic Spanish classic with wide Latin American use
Sebastian— long, elegant Spanish classic equally global in use
Nicolas— Spanish-French variant of a classic that pairs well in the same community

Frequently Asked

What does the name Andres mean?

Andres is the Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' It is linked to the Apostle Andrew.

How do you pronounce Andres?

Andres is pronounced AHN-drays (/ˈan.dɾes/) — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Andres a boy or girl name?

Andres is used exclusively as a boy's name.

How popular is Andres?

Andres has been a consistent top-200 U.S. boys' name, particularly popular in Latino communities.