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Andres
Meaning: manly, brave (form of Andrew) · Origin: Spanish (from Greek) · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
The Spanish form of Andrew (Andrés), from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'. Without the accent it is also the Estonian form.
Famous people named Andres
- Andrés Iniesta (footballer)
Nicknames
Andy
Variants & related names
Andrés, Andrew, Andreas
Andres name art
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FAQ
What does the name Andres mean?
Andres means “manly, brave (form of Andrew)”. It comes from Spanish (from Greek).
Is Andres a popular name?
Yes — Andres has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Andres?
Andy.
What are other forms of Andres?
Andrés, Andrew, Andreas.
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.