Anders
Anders: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Anders
- A male given name from Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish, equivalent to English Andrew.
Etymology
Borrowed from Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish Anders.
How popular is Anders?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,026 boys in the U.S. have been named Anders (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15473 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #750 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #984 for boys, with 232 babies given the name.
Names similar to Anders
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Anders
Sister and brother names that share Anders's Danish roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Anders FAQ
What does the name Anders mean?
A male given name from Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish, equivalent to English Andrew. Borrowed from Danish, Icelandic, Norwegian, and Swedish Anders.
What is the origin of the name Anders?
Anders is listed as a name of Danish origin.
How popular is the name Anders?
Since 1880, 5 girls and 8,026 boys in the U.S. have been named Anders (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15473 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #750 in 2014. In 2025 it ranked #984 for boys, with 232 babies given the name.
Is Anders a boy or girl name?
Anders is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 8,026 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.