Spanish form of Andrew, from Greek 'andreios' meaning manly or brave.
Andres is the Spanish form of Andrew, a name that comes from the Greek Andreas, derived from aner, andros, meaning “man” and associated by extension with courage or manliness. The name spread early through Christianity because of Saint Andrew, one of the apostles, and from there entered countless languages: Andrew in English, André in French, Andreas in German and Greek, and Andrés in Spanish. Even without the accent mark, Andres clearly belongs to that long and distinguished family of forms.
Its religious inheritance is central to its history. Saint Andrew’s prominence in Christian tradition helped make the name common across Europe from the Middle Ages onward, and in the Spanish-speaking world Andrés became both a devotional and everyday choice. It has been borne by artists, intellectuals, and political figures, including the Mexican poet and essayist Andrés Henestrosa and many other notable Andréses across Latin America and Spain.
The name has a strong literary and cultural presence partly because it is so deeply embedded in Hispanic naming traditions. In perception, Andres tends to feel warm, classic, and pan-Hispanic, neither ornate nor plain. In the United States, it often signals Spanish-language heritage while remaining easy for English speakers to recognize and pronounce.
That balance has helped it remain steady over time. Compared with Andrew, Andres can sound softer and more melodic, while still carrying the apostolic depth and historical continuity of its Greek ancestor. It is a name that moves easily between sacred history, family continuity, and modern multicultural life.