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Torres

♂ Boy

Pronounced TOR-es /ˈtɔːr.ɛs/Medium

Meaning: A very common Spanish surname meaning 'towers' (from Latin turris, 'tower'), often marking a family from a place near a tower or fortress. Used here as a strong surname-name.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong surname-name: Torres is Spanish for 'towers' (said 'TOR-es'). Sturdy and grounded.

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Origin MediumSpanish, Latin

MeaningA very common Spanish surname meaning 'towers' (from Latin turris, 'tower'), often marking a family from a place near a tower or fortress. Used here as a strong surname-name.

U.S. rank (2023)#13990 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 291

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

Torres comes from the Spanish for 'towers' (Latin turris), a widespread surname. As a first name it reads strong and grounded - rare in the U.S. (said 'TOR-es').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Torres is a common Spanish surname, 'towers' (from Latin turris), often for a family near a tower or fortress - used here as a sturdy given name (said 'TOR-es').

Overall data confidence 40%

References - Torres — Spanish surname 'towers'; Latin turris 'tower'

Variations

TorrezToresTorress

Nicknames

TorTorry

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torres mean?

Torres is a Spanish surname meaning 'towers' (from Latin turris, 'tower').

How do you pronounce Torres?

It's said TOR-es /ˈtɔːr.ɛs/ - two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Torres a boy or girl name?

Torres is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Torres?

Torres is extremely rare in the U.S.