Anders
- Meaning
- Strong and manly, masculine
- Origin
- Greek, Scandinavian
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What does Anders mean?
Anders means “strong and manly, masculine”.
Anders is a Scandinavian form of Andrew and Andreas. Its roots lead to the Greek word andreios, associated with masculinity and strength.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Anders yet.
How popular is Anders?
United States · 2025Explore how often Anders is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US boys rank
- #984 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Boys named Anders
- 232 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 22.1% Fewer than 2024
Anders over time
United States · Boys
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights boys, the most common recorded usage in 2025. Use the chart’s usage selector to explore both categories.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | #984 | 232 |
| 2024 | Boys | #832 | 298 |
| 2024 | Girls | #15,473 | 5 |
| 2023 | Boys | #846 | 287 |
| 2022 | Boys | #855 | 283 |
| 2021 | Boys | #884 | 262 |
| 2020 | Boys | #827 | 278 |
| 2019 | Boys | #917 | 239 |
| 2018 | Boys | #787 | 290 |
| 2017 | Boys | #794 | 290 |
| 2016 | Boys | #820 | 278 |
| 2015 | Boys | #797 | 293 |
| 2014 | Boys | #750 | 316 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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