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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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.
Beyond its Christian heritage, Andrés is also used in Atheist traditions, reflecting how this name has traveled across cultures.
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.
Numerology of Andrés
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How Andrés sounds
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Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Andrés — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
The six signals, applied to Andrés
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Names similar to Andrés
If Andrés 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 Spanish 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 Andrés
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, Atheist traditions, commonly among Spanish, European, Latino families.
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.
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