Andrés
/AE-N-D-R-S/
Manly, brave, the Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and courage that the Greek root names.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Andrés is a Christian boy name of Spanish origin, meaning “Manly, brave, the Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and courage that the Greek root names.”.
Andrés is a boy's name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Manly, brave, the Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and courage that the Greek root names." and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among Spanish, European, Latino, Mexican, Cuban, Argentine, Colombian, Chilean, Peruvian, Venezuelan, PuertoRican, Dominican families, Andrés 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 Andrés
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. Andrés lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
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See Andrés's saint & feast day →What does Andrés'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 Andrés resonates in either tradition.
Andrés's destiny number is 2 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Andrés's full reading →
Does Andrés go with your family's names?
Andrés breaks into 5 sounds: /AE-N-D-R-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 Andrés 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 Andrés beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andrés — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Andrés
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From the same tradition
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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 Andrés
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Common questions about Andrés
What does the name Andrés mean?
Andrés means "Manly, brave, the Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and courage that the Greek root names.." It is a boy name of Spanish origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Andrés a boy or girl name?
Andrés is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Andrés?
Andrés is of Spanish origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
Is Andrés a Christian name?
Yes. Andrés is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Spanish origin.
What does Andrés mean in Spanish?
Andrés originates from Spanish, where it means "Manly, brave, the Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, courageous), from anēr (man). Borne by the apostle Andrew, brother of Peter, it carries both apostolic weight and the plain sense of strength and courage that the Greek root names.."
What are common nicknames for Andrés?
Common short forms of Andrés include Andi.
What is the numerology of Andrés?
Andrés has a Pythagorean destiny number of 2 — harmony and partnership.
Is Andrés a saint's name?
Yes — Andrés is honoured as a Christian saint's name, linked to the patron saint of Scotland.
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