How to say it
an · DRÉS
ɑnˈdrɛs
Masculine
Andres
Manly, brave
What it means
Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas ('manly,' from anēr 'man'). Saint Andrés is widely venerated in Spanish-speaking countries. Andrés Iniesta the Spanish footballer is the modern English-language anchor.
Andres is the Spanish form of Andrew, both from the Greek Andreas. The accent on the second syllable (Andrés) marks the Spanish pronunciation: ahn-DRES. Saint Andrew (San Andrés) is widely venerated in Spanish-speaking countries, Cartagena's Cathedral of San Andrés in Colombia and dozens of churches in Spain and Latin America bear his name. Andrés Iniesta (the Spanish footballer who scored the World Cup-winning goal in 2010) and Andrés Manuel López Obrador (former Mexican president, 'AMLO') are modern anchors. The English-speaking US has used Andres in earnest since the 1980s. Common short: Andy or Dre.
How to spell Andres
The standard spelling is Andres. Common variants include Andrés, Andrew, Andreas, but Andres is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #152 in 1993, currently #200 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Andres (no accent) and Andrés (with accent on the E) are the same name; the accent in Spanish writing marks the stress.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Andrés Iniesta Spanish footballer, World Cup winner 2010
- Andrés Segovia Spanish classical guitarist who established the guitar as a concert instrument
Spelling variants
- Andrés
- Andrew
- Andreas
Names with the same feeling
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Common questions
- What does the name Andres mean?
- Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas ('manly,' from anēr 'man'). Saint Andrés is widely venerated in Spanish-speaking countries. Andrés Iniesta the Spanish footballer is the modern English-language anchor.
- What does Andres mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Andres means "Manly, brave." Andres is the Spanish form of Andrew, both from the Greek Andreas. The accent on the second syllable (Andrés) marks the Spanish pronunciation: ahn-DRES. Saint Andrew (San Andrés) is widely venerated in Spanish-speaking countries, Cartagena's Cathedral of San Andrés in Colombia and dozens of churches in Spain and Latin America bear his name. Andrés Iniesta (the Spanish footballer who scored the World Cup-winning goal in 2010) and Andrés Manuel López Obrador (former Mexican president, 'AMLO') are modern anchors. The English-speaking US has used Andres in earnest since the 1980s. Common short: Andy or Dre.
- How do you pronounce Andres?
- Andres is pronounced ɑnˈdrɛs. Say it as an-DRÉS, with the stress on the "drés" syllable.
- How do you spell Andres?
- The standard spelling is Andres. Common spelling variants include Andrés, Andrew, Andreas.
- Is Andres a boy or girl name?
- Andres is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Andres?
- Andres ranked #200 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.