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BoyOrigin debated2 syllables

Andres

Meaning: not confirmed (origin debated)

About the name Andres

The origin of Andres is debated, and we couldn't confirm its meaning from a sourced etymology. A commonly cited theory links it to Spanish roots, with the meaning “Manly, strong”. Treat that as a theory, not a settled fact.

Why we say this: we only state a meaning as fact when a sourced etymology (Wiktionary, with its references) supports it. For Andres we didn't find one we were confident in, so we show the popular explanation as a theory.

It has a classic feel. In 2025, Andres ranked #200 for boys in the US, with 1,744 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2007. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Andres were boys.

US rank 2025
#200
In 2015
#228
Babies in 2025
1,744

Popularity of Andres, 1940–2025

06801.4k2.0k2.7k19401960198020002020
Boys GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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