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
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Andres is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “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”.
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.
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.
The patron saint & feast day behind Andres
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Andres lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Andres's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Andres's saint & feast day →What does Andres's numerology say?
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.
Andres's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Andres's full reading →
Does Andres go with your family's names?
Andres breaks into 6 sounds: /AA-N-D-R-EH-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Andres sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Andres beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andres — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
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
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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 tradition, commonly among Latino, European, Greek families.
Is Andres a Christian name?
Yes. Andres is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Andres mean in Spanish?
Andres originates from Spanish, where it 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."
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.
Is Andres a saint's name?
Yes — Andres is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of Scotland.
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