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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Manly, brave
- Origin
- Spanish (from Greek Andreas)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ahn-DRESS
Andres is a Spanish name that traces back to the Greek Andreas, and it carries the meaning manly, brave. It's pronounced ahn-DRESS, with the stress landing on the second syllable. Parents have been choosing it for well over a century, with records running all the way from 1880 through 2024.
Meaning & Origin of Andres
Meaning: Manly, brave.
Origin: Spanish (from Greek Andreas).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Andres
ahn-DRESSIPA /ɑːnˈdrɛs/
Popularity of Andres
In 2024, Andres ranked #197 with 1,806 boys given the name, down from its high point of #152 in 1993, when 2,103 babies were named Andres.
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FAQ
What does the name Andres mean?
Manly, brave. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Andres?
Andres is pronounced ahn-DRESS (IPA: /ɑːnˈdrɛs/).
Is Andres a popular name right now?
Andres peaked at #152 in 1993 and is ranked #197 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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