Boy name · Filipino
Andres
“manly, strong (Spanish-Filipino)”
Vibes
Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Andres.
Explore Andres further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Andres — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Andres is the Spanish and Filipino form of Andrew — Greek andreios, "strong, manly" — carried in the Philippines by Andres Bonifacio, father of the revolution, which gives the name national-hero weight across an entire archipelago.
Andres holds steady American use wherever Spanish is spoken, offering the Andrew package with Iberian warmth.
Two crisp syllables (ahn-DRES) that work unchanged across four continents. It pairs well with classic middles (Andres Miguel, Andres James). On our vibe map it is Cultural Fusion with Vintage Elegant bearing — strength in two languages.
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All Filipino names →Andres — common questions
Is Andres a boy or girl name?
Andres is traditionally a boy name of Filipino origin. It ranked #200 among US boys' names in 2025.
What does the name Andres mean?
Andres means “manly, strong (Spanish-Filipino)” of Filipino origin. Andres is the Spanish and Filipino form of Andrew — Greek andreios, "strong, manly" — carried in the Philippines by Andres Bonifacio, father of the revolution, which gives the name national-hero weight across an entire archipelago.
Where does the name Andres come from?
Andres is Filipino in origin. Andres holds steady American use wherever Spanish is spoken, offering the Andrew package with Iberian warmth.
What are common nicknames for Andres?
Andy, Dre, and Andresito — the short-forms parents most often use for Andres.
How popular is Andres?
Andres ranked #200 in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it familiar without being crowded.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Andres you might want for the nursery.