Andrés
Andrés is a Christian boy name of Greek, via Spanish origin, meaning “Manly, brave”.
| Meaning | Manly, brave |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Greek, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | ahn-DRESS |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina |
Meaning and origin of Andrés
Andrés is the Spanish form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, built on 'anēr, andros', meaning man. The idea of manliness and courage gives the usual meaning. The name spread through the Christian world because of Saint Andrew, one of Jesus' first disciples and the brother of Simon Peter. In the Spanish-speaking world it has stayed in steady use for centuries; Colombian singer Andrés Cepeda and Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador are modern bearers.
Is Andrés a Christian name?
Andrew is one of the twelve apostles, described in John's Gospel as a fisherman who brought his brother Peter to Jesus. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia.
How popular is Andrés?
Consistently popular across Spain and Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Andrés mean?
Andrés means 'Manly, brave'. It is of Greek, via Spanish origin.
Is Andrés a Christian name?
Andrew is one of the twelve apostles, described in John's Gospel as a fisherman who brought his brother Peter to Jesus. He is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia.
How do you pronounce Andrés?
Andrés is pronounced ahn-DRESS.
Is Andrés a boy or girl name?
Andrés is usually a boy name.