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Andris

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How to Pronounce Andris

Pronounced AN-dris /ˈɑn.drɪs/Medium

Meaning: A Latvian and Lithuanian form of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' ('manly, brave'). A settled Baltic name kept close to its Andrew root.Low

In 30 seconds: A two-beat name: Andris — a Baltic form of Andrew, 'manly, brave' (said 'AN-dris'). A Baltic form of a very old name, which we note.

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Origin LowLatvian, Greek

MeaningA Latvian and Lithuanian form of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' ('manly, brave'). A settled Baltic name kept close to its Andrew root.

U.S. rank (2018)#9734 ↗ Rising

2018 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1953

Total births (all-time)≈ 217

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Andris is a Latvian and Lithuanian form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave'); a settled Baltic form of Andrew (said 'AN-dris').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S. Rare here, Baltic, and sturdy.

Did you know? Andris is the Latvian and Lithuanian form of Andrew — 'manly, brave' — a crisp Baltic classic worn across the region (said 'AN-dris').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Andris — Latvian/Lithuanian form of Andrew; Greek 'manly'

Variations

AndrewAndresAndrejs

Nicknames

AndyDris

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andris mean?

Andris is a Latvian and Lithuanian form of Andrew, from Greek roots meaning 'manly, brave.'

How do you pronounce Andris?

It's said AN-dris /ˈɑn.drɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andris a boy or girl name?

Here Andris is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Andris?

Andris is extremely rare in the U.S. — a deep-tail, newly emerging name.