Andres
Estonian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Andres
Andrés means "strong" or "manly" and derives from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the root "andros" meaning "man." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries and among Catholics, with historical prominence in Christian tradition as the name of Saint Andrew, one of Jesus's apostles and the patron saint of Scotland and Russia.
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Etymology
Andrés means "strong" or "manly" and derives from the Greek name Andreas, which comes from the root "andros" meaning "man." The name is primarily used in Spanish-speaking countries and among Catholics, with historical prominence in Christian tradition as the name of Saint Andrew, one of Jesus's apostles and the patron saint of Scotland and Russia.
Andres currently ranks #200 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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