"manly, brave"
Origin: Greek
Language: English
Andres
Pronunciation: [ AHNDR-ayz ]
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"warrior, strong man"
Origin: Greek
Language: Greek
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The Story of Andres
Andrés is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Andrew, derived from the Greek 'Andreas,' from 'aner' (andr-) meaning man — yielding 'manly' or 'brave.' Saint Andrew was one of Jesus's twelve apostles, a fisherman from Bethsaida and the first apostle called (earning him the Greek title 'Protokletos,' the First-Called). The name spread throughout the Christian world as Andrew became one of the most widely venerated saints.
Andrés has been consistently popular in Spanish-speaking countries for centuries. In the US, it appears regularly in Latino communities and has seen broader adoption as Hispanic culture has become more central to American life. It offers a culturally rooted alternative to the anglicized Andrew.
Saint Andrew's Day (November 30) is the national day of Scotland — remarkable since Andrew was a Greek apostle who likely never set foot in Scotland. The diagonal cross on which he was reportedly martyred became the Scottish Saltire flag. Andrés Segovia transformed the classical guitar from a folk instrument to a serious concert instrument in the 20th century.
Historical Record
Andres first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 90,782 babies have been named Andres in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Andres is a steady classic , currently ranked #197 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Saint Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece, Russia, Romania, and Ukraine — more nations than any other apostle
- Scotland's flag (the Saltire) is an X-shaped cross representing the diagonal cross on which Saint Andrew was martyred
- Andrés Segovia gave the first solo classical guitar concert at Carnegie Hall in 1928, establishing the instrument's concert prestige
Andres in Other Languages
Greek
Ανδρέας
French
André
German
Andreas
English
Andrew
Italian
Andrea
Russian
Андрей
Portuguese
André
Popularity Over Time
#197
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Steady Classic
Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Andrés Iniesta
Athlete
1984
Spanish footballer who scored the World Cup winning goal in 2010 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielde...
Spanish footballer who scored the World Cup winning goal in 2010 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders ever
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André the Giant
Entertainer
1946
French professional wrestler and actor; one of the most beloved figures in wrestling history and star of The Princess Br...
French professional wrestler and actor; one of the most beloved figures in wrestling history and star of The Princess Bride
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Andrés Segovia
Musician
1893
Spanish classical guitarist who single-handedly established the guitar as a serious concert instrument
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #197
- Total SSA Count
- 1,806
- Cultural Origins
- Spanish Portuguese Latin American Greek
- Pronunciation
- Moderate
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
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Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Andres
What does the name Andres mean?
"manly, brave" (from Greek). "warrior, strong man" (from Greek). Andrés is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Andrew, derived from the Greek 'Andreas,' from 'aner' (andr-) meaning man — yielding 'manly' or 'brave.' Saint Andrew was one of Jesus's twelve apostles, a fisherman from Bethsaida and the first apostle called (earning him the Greek title 'Protokletos,' the First-Called). The name spread throughout the Christian world as Andrew became one of the most widely venerated saints.
What is the origin of the name Andres?
Andres has Greek, Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American origins. In Greek, it means "manly, brave". In Greek, it means "warrior, strong man".
Is Andres a boy or girl name?
Andres is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #197. As a girl name, it is ranked #67305. Andres is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Andres?
Andres is pronounced AHNDR-ayz.
How popular is the name Andres?
Andres is currently ranked #197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Andres?
Common nicknames for Andres include Andi and Andre.
What are good middle names for Andres?
Popular middle name pairings include Andres José, Andres Miguel, Andres Luis, Andres Carlos, Andres Felipe, and Andres David.
What are good sibling names for Andres?
Names that pair well with Andres as siblings include Diego, Carlos, Sofia, Valentina, Gabriel, and Lucia.
How many syllables does Andres have?
Andres has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Andres a common or rare name?
Andres is a popular name, ranked #197 for boys. It is well-known without being overused.
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About the Name Andres
Andres is a boy name with Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American, and Greek origins . The name means "manly, brave" in Greek .
Is Andres a boy or girl name? Andres is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #197 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #67,305. Andres is more commonly used as a boy name.
Andres is currently ranked #197 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Andres has 2 syllables and is pronounced AHNDR-ayz, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Andres include Andi and Andre. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Andres include Andrew, Andre, Andreas, Andrei, Andrey . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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