Torres

Torres is a masculine first name of Spanish origin, derived from the eponymous surname. The meaning of the name can be translated into English as "the one living in the tower" or "the one living by the tower."

What does the name Torres mean?

Torres is a masculine first name from Spain, understood as a derivation of a surname. The English translation of the name is "the one living in the tower" or "the one living by the tower." The roots of the name can be found in the Latin word turris as well as the Ancient Greek túrrhis (τύρρις), which means "tower," particularly in relation to military siege towers.

Where does the name Torres come from?

The origin of the name Torres is Latin, meaning "the one living in the tower." The components come from the Latin turris and the Ancient Greek túrrhis (τύρρις), which means "tower," especially in the context of military towers. The name is primarily used in the Spanish language.

How do you pronounce Torres?

Tor-res

Popularity

In Germany, Torres is a relatively rare first name. In 2021, it ranked 5,195th on the list of the most common male baby names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2010 at 2,204th. In the last ten years, Torres has been given as a first name around 20 times, resulting in a position in the ten-year statistics of 5,888. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 5,934th position.

Famous people

• Archbishop of Torres Biagio
• Fernando Torres
• Fernando Torres Martin
• Igor Torres Sartori
• Javier Torres Gomez
• Jorge Torres Vega
• Kuana Torres Kahele
• Torres Pastor
• Torres Pereira, Alfredo
• Torres Raymundo