US Popularity:1739
Origin:Greek
Other Origin(s):Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
Meaning:Manly, masculine; Warrior; Courageous
Anders is a boy's name of Greek origin that is found in Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish. Derived from Andreas, Anders means “manly” or “masculine,” with the added sentiments “courageous” and “warrior.” From Inventing Anna actor Anders Holm to Swedish footballer Anders Limpar, your little one will have many idols to look up to growing up. Some popular variants of this name include Andre and Andrew. So, if your little Viking is indeed a courageous warrior, then the name Anders could be a strong contender.

Anders Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Anders is currently #2123 on The Bump
Boy:Anders is currently #1189 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Anders is currently #1739 in U.S. births
Boy:Anders is currently #844 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#844
in 2023
+ 11
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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