Andres

Andres is the Estonian variant of the name Andreas, while the Spanish form is known as Andrés. The meaning of the name encompasses terms such as 'the brave', 'the manly', and 'the masculine', which have their origin in the ancient Greek word andreios, meaning 'manly, brave'.

What does the name Andres mean?

Andres is the Estonian variant of Andreas, and the Spanish form is Andrés. The name has the meanings 'the brave', 'the manly', or 'the masculine', derived from the ancient Greek word andreios, which means 'manly, brave'.

Where does the name Andres come from?

Andres is a masculine first name that originates from ancient Greek and includes meanings such as 'the masculine' and 'the manly'. The ancient Greek word andreios stands for 'manly, brave'. The name is used in both Estonian and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Andres?

The pronunciation of the name Andres is two syllables and ends distinctly. It is pronounced as 'An-dres' [ˈandʁɛs], with an open A sound initiating the tone. The consonant cluster '-ndr-' gives the name density, while the sharp S at the end provides a clear accent. Andres radiates a classic and powerful presence - structured and timeless.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Andres enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 2,655th on the list of most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1930, when it reached 137th place. In the last ten years, Andres has been given as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,687th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,425th.

Nicknames & pet names

Andi / Andy / Res

Famous people

• Andres Alencastre Gutierrez (Peruvian poet)
• Andres Alexander Flores (football player from El Salvador)
• Andres Alver (Estonian architect)
• Andres Ambühl (Swiss professional ice hockey player)
• Andres Andreani (Argentinian actor)
• Andres Arango (football player from Colombia)
• Andres Ariaudo (Argentinian footballer)
• Andres Arturo Mack (Australian footballer)
• Andres Barboza (football player from Uruguay)
• Andres Bosshard (Swiss musician)
• Andres Casillas de Alba (Mexican architect)
• Andres Curruchich (Guatemalan artist)
• Andres de Claramonte (Spanish actor)
• Andres de Santa Maria (painter from Colombia)
• Andres de Segurola (opera singer from Spain)
• Andres Diaz (Mexican cyclist)
• Andres Duany (American urban planner)
• Andres Duarte (Paraguayan football player)
• Andres Espinosa (long-distance runner from Mexico)
• Andres Felipe Gallego (football player from Colombia)