Andres
/AA-N-D-R-EH-S/
The patron saint of Scotland and Russia has found his most enthusiastic following in the Spanish-speaking world, where Andrés is one of the most consistently given masculine names across the entire continent
See Andres scored for your familyMeaning & origin
Andres is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "The patron saint of Scotland and Russia has found his most enthusiastic following in the Spanish-speaking world, where Andrés is one of the most consistently given masculine names across the entire continent" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Andres is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
Common among Latino, European, Greek families, Andres carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Numerology of Andres
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Andres resonates in either tradition.
How Andres sounds
NameRoot scores the phonetic fit of every name against the sound of your last name. The pronunciation of Andres breaks down into 6 phonemes: /AA-N-D-R-EH-S/. In the app, you'll see how those sounds flow with your family name across rhythm, stress, and consonant clusters.
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andres — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Andres
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Names similar to Andres
If Andres resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in Latino families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Andres
Common questions about Andres
What does the name Andres mean?
Andres means "The patron saint of Scotland and Russia has found his most enthusiastic following in the Spanish-speaking world, where Andrés is one of the most consistently given masculine names across the entire continent." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Andres a boy or girl name?
Andres is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Andres?
Andres is of Spanish origin, used in Christian, Atheist traditions, commonly among Latino, European, Greek families.
What are common nicknames for Andres?
Common short forms of Andres include Andi.
What is the numerology of Andres?
Andres has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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