Andres
How to say it: ahn-DRES · /anˈdres/
Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek 'Andreas' meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
Andres was the 230th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 1,744 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #222 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #230 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 1,744 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,900 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | +4% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #222 |
| In France, 2025 | #768 among boys’ names, 40 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Close to its high from the 2000s, Andres remains well used after easing off the peak. Models suggest an upturn lies ahead.
What goes with it
Breezy sounds lend strength and an ease that travels well, with biblical and saintly associations. Pronounced ahn DRES, it pairs naturally with Diego in style.
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Parents who love Andres also love
Nicknames
- Andy
- Andre
Honouring a Andres in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Andres is about 1 in 80.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish.
In France: #768 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Andres
- Andres Oper (born 1977)Estonian footballer
- Andres Tarand (born 1940)Estonian politician, geographer and climatologist
- Andres Serrano (born 1950)American photographer
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