Andres

Meaning manly, brave
Origin English, Greek, Spanish
Gender gender neutral
Opposite gender Andres
Popularity Popular
Length 6
Syllables 2
Syllabification An-dres

About Andres

Andres has maintained steady popularity across generations, proving its enduring appeal and versatility. This name carries European sophistication while feeling completely at home in contemporary American culture. The Spanish and Scandinavian connections give Andres international credibility and cultural depth. Parents appreciate how Andres sounds both familiar and distinctive—recognizable enough to avoid confusion, unique enough to stand apart from overused alternatives. The name's two-syllable structure creates a pleasant rhythm, while the S ending provides a softer finish than harder consonant endings. Andres works effectively across different life stages, equally appropriate for a child, teenager, or professional adult. The name has appeared consistently in various fields, from arts to sciences to athletics, demonstrating its adaptability. Andres pairs well with numerous middle name options and works with various surname styles. The pronunciation remains consistent across different regions, minimizing the spelling and pronunciation challenges some names encounter. For families valuing a name with proven staying power, cultural richness, and broad appeal, Andres represents a thoughtful and reliable choice.

Variations of Name Andres

Andrew
Andreas
Andrei
Andrés
Andrej
Anders

Nicknames for Andres

Andy
Dre
Drey
Anders
Drew
Andres

Famous People Named Andres

Andrés IniestaSpanish footballer
Andrés SegoviaSpanish classical guitarist
Andrés CantorArgentinian sportscaster
Andrés Manuel López ObradorMexican president
Andrés VelencosoSpanish model
Andrés CalamaroArgentinian musician
Andrés GómezEcuadorian tennis player
Andrés GalarragaVenezuelan baseball player
Andrés CepedaColombian singer-songwriter
Andrés EscobarColombian footballer
Andrés GimenoSpanish tennis player
Andrés RíosArgentinian footballer
Andrés PuentesColombian actor
Andrés MolteniArgentinian tennis player
Andrés RomeroArgentinian golfer
Andrés D'AlessandroArgentinian footballer
Andrés GuardadoMexican footballer
Andrés NocioniArgentinian basketball player

Characters Named Andres

Andres "Dre" Johnson Jr.Black-ish
Andrés "Andy" BernardThe Office
André "Dédé" DeschampsLes Misérables
Andrés "Andy" LargemanGarden State
AndréOutlander series
André BazinThe Devil Wears Prada
Andrés "Andy" RiveraThe Dark Tower series
André HarrisVictorious
Andrés "Andy" SachsThe Devil Wears Prada
Andrés "Andy" GreenbergGrand Theft Auto V
André LinogeStorm of the Century
Andrés "Andy" LópezMythBusters
AndrésJane the Virgin
Andrés "Andy" ShepardToy Story series
Andrés "Andy" CarmichaelChild's Play series
André DelambreThe Fly
Andrés "Andy" HargroveOrange Is the New Black
Andrés "Andy" TrudeauCharmed
André the GiantWrestler/Actor
André ToulonPuppet Master series

Other Popular Names Beginning with A

Ace
Angelo
Abraham
August
Anthony
Ali
Azael
Aidan
Adriel
Asher