Andres: Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, and More

Fact: In Greek mythology, Andrew (Andres) was one of the first disciples of Jesus, often depicted as a fisherman.

Andres Overview

Meaning

Warrior, brave, manly

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish, Greek, Portuguese

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Andreas,” which means “manly” or “brave.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ɑnˈdres/

Popularity

Andres is popular in Spanish-speaking countries and has gained popularity in the USA. In 2023, Andres ranked #215 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

7 (Analytical, Studious, Knowledgeable)

Name Styles

Exotic, Classic, Traditional

Associated Traits

Brave, charismatic, strong

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint Andrew, one of the twelve apostles and the patron saint of Scotland, Russia, and Greece.

Name Day

November 30 (Spain)

Andres Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Andreas, Andrew, Andresito, Andre, Andrei

Common Nicknames

Ando, Andie, Anno, Andro, Rez

Diminutives

Andy, Dre, Andi, Ace, Rees

Famous People

Andres Segovia
(Spanish Guitarist)
Andres Iniesta
(Spanish Soccer Player)
Andres Bonifacio
(Filipino Revolutionary Leader)
Andres Galarraga
(Venezuelan Baseball Player)
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador
(Mexican President)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

Andres
("Sense8," TV Series)
"Andres"
(Song)
Andres
("Coco," Film)
"Andres Wood"
(Film)
Andres Bonifacio
("Heneral Luna," Film)
Andres Escobar
("The Two Escobars," Documentary)

What Is the Meaning of Andres?

The name Andres means “manly” and “brave.” It implies a personality full of valor and resilience, highlighting traits of bravery and confidence.

What Is the Origin of The Name Andres?

The name Andres has Greek origins, derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means “manly” or “brave.”

Andres Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Andres in the U.S. over the Years

United States	#2172021	#2052022	#2002023
Top 3 Rankings	#1521993	#1522007	#1532001

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Andres

Year	Name Ranking	Number of Births	Birth Rate (%)
2023	200 (+5 from 2022)	1827 (-1 from 2022)	0.09977
2022	205 (+12 from 2021)	1828 (+79 from 2021)	0.09760
2021	217 (+2 from 2020)	1749 (+45 from 2020)	0.09335
2020	219 (+1 from 2019)	1704 (-5 from 2019)	0.09212
2019	220 (-5 from 2018)	1709 (-32 from 2018)	0.08893
2018	215 (+4 from 2017)	1741 (-14 from 2017)	0.08957
2017	219 (-1 from 2016)	1755 (-32 from 2016)	0.08868
2016	218 (+10 from 2015)	1787 (+110 from 2015)	0.08822
2015	228 (-7 from 2014)	1677 (-34 from 2014)	0.08203
2014	221 (-9 from 2013)	1711 (-87 from 2013)	0.08350
2013	212 (-19 from 2012)	1798 (-149 from 2012)	0.08898
2012	193 (-16 from 2011)	1947 (-213 from 2011)	0.09595
2011	177 (+4 from 2010)	2160 (+71 from 2010)	0.10633
2010	181 (-8 from 2009)	2089 (-166 from 2009)	0.10168
2009	173 (-15 from 2008)	2255 (-253 from 2008)	0.10632
2008	158 (-6 from 2007)	2508 (-212 from 2007)	0.11502
2007	152 (+9 from 2006)	2720 (+120 from 2006)	0.12280
2006	161 (-1 from 2005)	2600 (+26 from 2005)	0.11859
2005	160 (+10 from 2004)	2574 (+181 from 2004)	0.12100
2004	170 (+1 from 2003)	2393 (+66 from 2003)	0.11323
2003	171 (-14 from 2002)	2327 (-112 from 2002)	0.11075
2002	157 (-4 from 2001)	2439 (-162 from 2001)	0.11802
2001	153 (+11 from 2000)	2601 (+246 from 2000)	0.12575
2000	164 (-10 from 1999)	2355 (-15 from 1999)	0.11277
1999	154 (+3 from 1998)	2370 (+192 from 1998)	0.11623
1998	157 No change from 1997	2178 (-24 from 1997)	0.10742
1997	157 (+3 from 1996)	2202 (+32 from 1996)	0.11022
1996	160 (+11 from 1995)	2170 (+256 from 1995)	0.10830
1995	171 (-8 from 1994)	1914 (-52 from 1994)	0.09516
1994	163 (-11 from 1993)	1966 (-138 from 1993)	0.09645
1993	152 (+34 from 1992)	2104 (+395 from 1992)	0.10186
1992	186 (+15 from 1991)	1709 (+186 from 1991)	0.08141
1991	201 (+1 from 1990)	1523 (+22 from 1990)	0.07185
1990	202 (+12 from 1989)	1501 (+194 from 1989)	0.06975
1989	214 (+1 from 1988)	1307 (+84 from 1988)	0.06236
1988	215 (+3 from 1987)	1223 (+121 from 1987)	0.06108
1987	218 (+7 from 1986)	1102 (+44 from 1986)	0.05651
1986	225 (+1 from 1985)	1058 (+19 from 1985)	0.05506
1985	226 (+14 from 1984)	1039 (+118 from 1984)	0.05399
1984	240 No change from 1983	921 (-18 from 1983)	0.04908
1983	240 (+10 from 1982)	939 (+50 from 1982)	0.05039
1982	250 (+14 from 1981)	889 (+69 from 1981)	0.04711
1981	264 (+20 from 1980)	820 (+83 from 1980)	0.04403
1980	284 (+23 from 1979)	737 (+102 from 1979)	0.03974
1979	307 (+1 from 1978)	635 (+53 from 1978)	0.03545
1978	308 (+8 from 1977)	582 (-7 from 1977)	0.03406
1977	316 (+30 from 1976)	589 (+100 from 1976)	0.03446
1976	346 (-1 from 1975)	489 (-7 from 1975)	0.02995
1975	345 (-10 from 1974)	496 (-24 from 1974)	0.03057
1974	335 (+48 from 1973)	520 (+117 from 1973)	0.03190
1973	383 (+26 from 1972)	403 (+33 from 1972)	0.02497
1972	409 (-5 from 1971)	370 (-28 from 1971)	0.02210
1971	404 (+32 from 1970)	398 (+49 from 1970)	0.02189
1970	436 (-5 from 1969)	349 (+13 from 1969)	0.01832
1969	431 (+12 from 1968)	336 (+38 from 1968)	0.01837
1968	443 (-5 from 1967)	298 (+2 from 1967)	0.01678
1967	438 (+18 from 1966)	296 (+19 from 1966)	0.01663
1966	456 (+33 from 1965)	277 (+27 from 1965)	0.01524
1965	489 (-2 from 1964)	250 (-12 from 1964)	0.01320
1964	487 (+42 from 1963)	262 (+37 from 1963)	0.01293
1963	529 (-5 from 1962)	225 (-5 from 1962)	0.01090
1962	524 (+31 from 1961)	230 (+31 from 1961)	0.01094
1961	555 (-12 from 1960)	199 (-14 from 1960)	0.00923
1960	543 (+3 from 1959)	213 (+8 from 1959)	0.00984
1959	546 (+50 from 1958)	205 (+36 from 1958)	0.00946
1958	596 (-25 from 1957)	169 (-14 from 1957)	0.00784
1957	571 (+44 from 1956)	183 (+31 from 1956)	0.00836
1956	615 (-21 from 1955)	152 (-1 from 1955)	0.00708
1955	594 (+30 from 1954)	153 (+13 from 1954)	0.00732
1954	624 (-96 from 1953)	140 (-41 from 1953)	0.00677
1953	528 (+46 from 1952)	181 (+32 from 1952)	0.00904
1952	574 (+27 from 1951)	149 (+15 from 1951)	0.00755
1951	601 (-52 from 1950)	134 (-17 from 1950)	0.00701
1950	549 (+36 from 1949)	151 (+18 from 1949)	0.00830
1949	585 (-22 from 1948)	133 (-7 from 1948)	0.00738
1948	563 (+41 from 1947)	140 (+14 from 1947)	0.00785
1947	604 (+10 from 1946)	126 (+16 from 1946)	0.00678
1946	614 (-31 from 1945)	110 (+3 from 1945)	0.00667
1945	583 (+18 from 1944)	107 (+3 from 1944)	0.00780
1944	601 (+3 from 1943)	104 (-5 from 1943)	0.00749
1943	604 (+11 from 1942)	109 (+4 from 1942)	0.00749
1942	615 (+13 from 1941)	105 (+12 from 1941)	0.00746
1941	628 (+42 from 1940)	93 (+11 from 1940)	0.00741
1940	670 (+15 from 1939)	82 (+7 from 1939)	0.00691
1939	685 (-13 from 1938)	75 (-5 from 1938)	0.00662
1938	672 (+3 from 1937)	80 (+2 from 1937)	0.00704
1937	675 (-53 from 1936)	78 (-10 from 1936)	0.00713
1936	622 (+7 from 1935)	88 (+1 from 1935)	0.00827
1935	629 (-14 from 1934)	87 (-6 from 1934)	0.00813
1934	615 (-52 from 1933)	93 (-11 from 1933)	0.00876
1933	563 (+93 from 1932)	104 (+18 from 1932)	0.01019
1932	656 (+8 from 1931)	86 (+5 from 1931)	0.00800
1931	664 (-127 from 1930)	81 (-42 from 1930)	0.00757
1930	537 (+68 from 1929)	123 (+23 from 1929)	0.01089
1929	605 (-51 from 1928)	100 (-21 from 1928)	0.00903
1928	554 (+56 from 1927)	121 (+17 from 1927)	0.01060
1927	610 (+102 from 1926)	104 (+24 from 1926)	0.00895
1926	712 (-42 from 1925)	80 (-10 from 1925)	0.00698
1925	670 (-44 from 1924)	90 (-14 from 1924)	0.00782
1924	626 (-17 from 1923)	104 (-5 from 1923)	0.00890
1923	609 (+24 from 1922)	109 (+5 from 1922)	0.00963
1922	633 (+44 from 1921)	104 (+13 from 1921)	0.00924
1921	677 (-47 from 1920)	91 (-8 from 1920)	0.00800
1920	630 (+144 from 1919)	99 (+29 from 1919)	0.00899
1919	774 (-41 from 1918)	70 (-6 from 1918)	0.00689
1918	733 (+106 from 1917)	76 (+18 from 1917)	0.00725
1917	839 (-15 from 1916)	58 (+1 from 1916)	0.00605
1916	824 (-8 from 1915)	57 (+1 from 1915)	0.00617
1915	816 (+3 from 1914)	56 (+14 from 1914)	0.00636
1914	819 (-152 from 1913)	42 (-3 from 1913)	0.00615
1913	667 (+88 from 1912)	45 (+12 from 1912)	0.00839
1912	755 (-131 from 1911)	33 (+9 from 1911)	0.00731
1911	624 (+10 from 1910)	24 (+3 from 1910)	0.00994
1910	634 (-19 from 1909)	21 (+2 from 1909)	0.01007
1909	615 (-30 from 1908)	19 No change from 1908	0.01074
1908	585 (+55 from 1906)	19 (+5 from 1906)	0.01142
1907	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1906	640 (-25 from 1905)	14 (-1 from 1905)	0.00972
1905	615 (-28 from 1904)	15 No change from 1904	0.01047
1904	587 (+147 from 1903)	15 (+5 from 1903)	0.01083
1903	734 (-175 from 1901)	10 (-3 from 1901)	0.00773
1902	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1901	559 (+751 from 1900)	13 (+8 from 1900)	0.01125
1900	1310 (-382 from 1899)	5 (-1 from 1899)	0.00308
1899	928 (-227 from 1898)	6 (-4 from 1898)	0.00521
1898	701 (+86 from 1897)	10 (+2 from 1897)	0.00757
1897	787 (+314 from 1896)	8 (+3 from 1896)	0.00656
1896	1101 (-306 from 1895)	5 (-3 from 1895)	0.00387
1895	795 (-65 from 1894)	8 (-1 from 1894)	0.00632
1894	730 (+38 from 1893)	9 (+1 from 1893)	0.00721
1893	768 (+188 from 1892)	8 (+2 from 1892)	0.00661
1892	956 (-217 from 1890)	6 (-2 from 1890)	0.00456
1891	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1890	739 (-17 from 1889)	8 No change from 1889	0.00668
1889	722 (-43 from 1887)	8 No change from 1887	0.00672
1888	0 No SSA data	0 No SSA data	0.0000
1887	679 (-74 from 1886)	8 (-2 from 1886)	0.00732
1886	605 (+95 from 1885)	10 (+2 from 1885)	0.00840
1885	700 (+148 from 1884)	8 (+2 from 1884)	0.00690
1884	848 (-204 from 1883)	6 (-3 from 1883)	0.00489
1883	644 (+47 from 1882)	9 (+1 from 1882)	0.00800
1882	691 (+90 from 1881)	8 (+2 from 1881)	0.00656
1881	781 (-299 from 1880)	6 (-8 from 1880)	0.00554
1880	482 First SSA data recorded	14 First SSA data recorded	0.01182

American States Popularity Rankings for Andres

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

#912021

#912022

#952023

Texas (TX)

#952021

#932022

#872023

Florida (FL)

#1822021

#1742022

#1812023

New York (NY)

#3302021

#3472022

#3402023

Illinois (IL)

#2822021

#1962022

#1732023

Arizona (AZ)

#752021

#992022

#872023

New Mexico (NM)

#642021

#792022

#682023

New Jersey (NJ)

#3472021

#2502022

#2492023

Washington (WA)

#1672021

#1812022

#1742023

Colorado (CO)

#2342021

#1842022

#1512023

Georgia (GA)

#3752021

#3002022

#2352023

North Carolina (NC)

#3312021

#3662022

#2792023

Nevada (NV)

#1012021

#942022

#1432023

Oregon (OR)

#2172021

#2602022

#2272023

Michigan (MI)

#4592021

#6212022

#3612023

Virginia (VA)

#2892021

#3742022

#3232023

Massachusetts (MA)

#3812021

#3162022

#4202023

Pennsylvania (PA)

#6562021

#6332022

#5112023

Indiana (IN)

#3912021

#3332022

#5122023

Maryland (MD)

#5782021

#2872022

#3042023

Wisconsin (WI)

#3962021

#4062022

#6262023

Ohio (OH)

#7012021

#7012022

#4912023

Kansas (KS)

#2212021

#3502022

#2392023

Connecticut (CT)

#4422021

#4002022

#3502023

Utah (UT)

#2982021

#3762022

#2592023

Oklahoma (OK)

#2752021

#2002022

#2252023

Tennessee (TN)

#4572021

#3882022

#2412023

Minnesota (MN)

#5072021

#3672022

#4702023

Idaho (ID)

#3522021

#3192022

#3572023

Nebraska (NE)

#2872021

#2522022

#2692023

Missouri (MO)

#4682021

#8692022

#5282023

South Carolina (SC)

#4632021

#4152022

#3802023

Iowa (IA)

#3552021

#3072022

#3532023

Alabama (AL)

#3302021

#3302022

#4472023

Arkansas (AR)

#2682021

#2992022

#2982023

Louisiana (LA)

#6442021

#5882022

#6422023

Kentucky (KY)

#5742021

#4512022

#5952023

District of Columbia (DC)

#2292014

#1842016

#1602023

Rhode Island (RI)

#2012007

#1472008

#1972009

Hawaii (HI)

#1141933

#2511997

#1972022

Delaware (DE)

#1342006

#1662007

Mississippi (MS)

#5622006

#4702022

New Hampshire (NH)

#2102005

Popularity Rankings for Andres in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Estonia

Estonia

#31966-1970

#61971-1975

#101976-1980

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain

#432010

#432011

#482012

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico

#462021

#502022

#532023

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico

#592020

#612021

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay

#1052021

#662022

Popularity in Spain

Spain

#782020

#862021

#862022

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina

#822010

#832011

#972012

Popularity in Chile

Chile

#1842005

#1302006

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland

#3741982

#4921983

#4931997

Popularity in Norway

Norway

#5332012

#4792013

#5112016

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland

#5552009

#9462012

#7322014

Popularity in Poland

Poland

#5882013

#7322015

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada

#10002017

#9702018

#6812020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland

#7112013

#6992015

#7792022

Popularity in Canada

Canada

#7992020

#9082021

#13462022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Andres a Name for Boys or Girls?

Andres is a boy’s name, loved for its authoritative and distinguished sound. The name’s blend of ancient roots and modern appeal makes it a cherished option for many families.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Andres

Andreas
Meaning: Strong, manly
Origin: GreekAndrew
Andresito
Meaning: Manly, brave, warrior
Origin: French, PortugueseAndre
Andrei

Ando
Andie
Anno
Andro
Rez

Meaning: Manly, brave, warrior
Origin: English, ScottishAndy
Dre
Andi
Meaning: One, unity
Origin: LatinAce
Rees

Andres in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

Andres Segovia (Guitarist, 1893–1987): A Spanish classical guitarist who popularized the guitar as a concert instrument and influenced many future musicians.
Andres Iniesta (Soccer Player, born 1984): A Spanish soccer player celebrated for his exceptional skills and contributions to FC Barcelona and the Spanish national team.
Andres Bonifacio (Revolutionary, 1863–1897): A Filipino revolutionary leader and founder of the Katipunan, instrumental in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.
Andres Galarraga (Baseball Player, born 1961): A Venezuelan former professional baseball player, known for his powerful hitting and numerous home runs.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (Politician, born 1953): The current President of Mexico, recognized for his political career and leadership in Mexican politics.
Andres Escobar (Soccer Player, 1967–1994): A Colombian soccer player whose career and life were tragically cut short after the 1994 FIFA World Cup.
Andres Velencoso (Model, born 1978): A Spanish model and actor who has appeared in campaigns for major fashion brands and in various films.
Andres Serrano (Artist, born 1950): An American photographer and artist known for his provocative and thought-provoking works.

Andres ("Sense8," 2015 TV Series): A character who is part of a cluster of eight people mentally and emotionally linked across the globe.
"Andres" (2019 Song by Barrie): A dreamy, nostalgic track about memories and emotions associated with someone named Andres.
Andres ("Coco," 2017 Film): A character in the animated film about a young boy's journey through the Land of the Dead to discover his family's history.
"Andres Wood" (2008 Film): A biographical film that explores the life and career of the influential Chilean filmmaker.
Andres Bonifacio ("Heneral Luna," 2015 Film): Depicted as a key figure in the Filipino struggle for independence.
Andres Escobar ("The Two Escobars," 2010 Documentary): Focuses on the life and tragic death of the Colombian footballer Andres Escobar.
Andres Iniesta ("Iniesta of My Life," 2018 Documentary): Chronicles the life and career of the famous Spanish footballer Andres Iniesta.
Andres ("Elite," 2018 TV Series): A student at Las Encinas involved in the elite school's dramatic events.

San Andrés City (San Andrés y Providencia, Colombia): An island city in the Caribbean, famous for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs.
San Andrés Tuxtla (Veracruz, Mexico): A city in Veracruz, renowned for its tobacco plantations and cigar manufacturing.
San Andrés Cholula (Puebla, Mexico): A historic city in Puebla, notable for its ancient pyramids and vibrant culture.
San Andrés Mixquic (Mexico City, Mexico): A town in Mexico City known for its Day of the Dead celebrations and cultural heritage.
San Andrés Mountains (New Mexico, USA): A mountain range in New Mexico, offering hiking trails and stunning desert landscapes.
San Andrés Valley (Cundinamarca, Colombia): A picturesque valley in Cundinamarca, popular for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.
San Andrés Lagoon (Cochabamba, Bolivia): A serene lagoon in Cochabamba, ideal for bird watching and nature excursions.

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