Boy Name · Spanish Origin
Andres
Andres means “Manly”. It is a boy's name of Spanish origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 1000 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning recorded for Andrew, the attested base form. English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Andres is a boy baby name of Spanish origin, meaning "Manly". It currently sits in the Top 1000 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Andres often also consider Andrew.
Andres meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Manly
Origin: Spanish naming roots help connect Andres to related Spanish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Andres as A·N·D·R·E·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Andres is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Andres variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Andresa, Andrese, Andresy, Andre.
- Nicknames: And and A.
- Middle names: Pair Andres with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Andres middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Andrew, Anders, Andrea, Andrae, Andre — full picks on the sibling names for Andres guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Andres? Browse our names like Andres guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Andres
What does the name Andres mean?
Andres means "Manly" and is of Spanish origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Andres is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Andres?
Andres originates in Spanish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Andres?
Andres has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Andres a boy's or girl's name?
Andres is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Andres in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Andres sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Andres?
Names that share Andres's sound and style include Andrew, Anders, Andrea, Andrae, Andre.
What middle names pair well with Andres?
Good middle-name fits for Andres pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Andres is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Andres is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Andres?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Andres share its rhythm without rhyming — Andrew, Anders, Andrea all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.