Anders
AHN-ders
Popularity
#15420
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
7,798
Peak Year
#316 in 2014
First Recorded
1912
Style
Strong & Bold, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scandinavian variant of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'.
Numerology
The Seeker
Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.
Famous Namesakes
Anders Celsius
Swedish astronomer who created the Celsius temperature scale
Anders Behring Breivik
Norwegian right-wing extremist and terrorist
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