Andres
manly, brave, or courageous (Greek)
Andres is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 231, with 31,885 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
manly, brave, or courageous (Greek)
Derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning manly or virile. In the Philippines, the name spread widely during the Spanish colonial period through devotion to Saint Andrew the Apostle and the Spanish sanctorale.
Andres is the Spanish form of the Greek name Andreas (from aner/andros, meaning 'man' or 'manly'). Introduced to the Philippines through Spanish colonization and Catholic naming traditions, it remains an enduring classic.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently associated with national hero Andres Bonifacio, giving it a strong patriotic resonance. Common Filipino nicknames include Andy, Andoy, and Dring.
Related forms
- Andrés Spanish
- Andrew English
- Andreas Greek
- André French
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Andres with common surname pairs
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How do I use Andres with two Filipino surnames?
Andres is the given name. The full name is Andres + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Andres a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Andres is number 231, with 31,885 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.