Andres
2 syllables
♂ Male ◎ Estonian ◈ 2 syllables
"Spanish form of Andrew."

From Estonian

Andres means manly or brave — the Spanish form of Andrew, carrying the first apostle's courage through Castilian vowels. Andrés Iniesta scored the most important goal in Spanish football history. Andrés Segovia made the classical guitar a solo instrument. It's Andrew with a Spanish accent: the same bravery, warmer pronunciation, Mediterranean sun.

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Andres at a glance
MeaningSpanish form of Andrew.
OriginEstonian
GenderMale
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 7
US Rank (today)#214
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Why parents love Andres
  • Andrés Iniesta scored Spain's World Cup-winning goal.
  • Andrés Segovia is the father of the classical guitar.
  • Two syllables with a warm, Spanish sound: ahn-DRES.
  • The meaning manly/brave is aspirational.
  • It carries Andrew's apostle heritage in Spanish.
The vibe of Andres
SpanishIniestaSegoviaguitarWorld CupbraveMediterraneanapostle
Origin & history of Andres
Greek andreios (manly/brave) Spanish Andrés English Andres
1
Estonian roots
Andres is the Spanish form of Andrew, from the Greek andreios meaning manly or brave. Andrés Iniesta scored Spain's winning goal in the 2010 World Cup final. Andrés Segovia (1893–1987) is credited with establishing the classical guitar as a concert instrument. The name is popular across the Spanish-speaking world and in the US.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Used across the Spanish-speaking world for centuries.
3
Today
Andres remains a beloved choice, ranking #214 in the US. 94,974 babies have been named Andres since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Andres?
2007 peak year
Today, Andres ranks around #214 in the United States, with roughly 1,760 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2007, 2,721 babies were given the name (ranked #152 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2000s. Andres's usage has held roughly steady recently. In all, around 94,974 babies have been registered as Andres since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,721 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #152)
1,760 Avg. per year
(last decade)
17,600 Total registrations
last 10 years
94,974 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #214) Very popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Andres
7
Life path number
The Seeker
Wisdom, introspection and spiritual depth.

Andres's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — communicating through guitar. People named Andres tend to be brave, musical, and gifted at delivering decisive moments.

Delivers decisive moments
Musical bravery
World Cup precision
Guitar-solo soul
Mediterranean warmth
A1
N5
D4
R9
E5
S1
Sum: 25 → Life path 7
Personality of Andres
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Curious & intellectual
Always questioning, always learning.
📚
Deep thinker
Surface answers don't satisfy them.
🌙
Reflective & wise
They think before they speak. Worth hearing.
🦋
Beautifully independent
Their solitude is purposeful, not lonely.
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