What is the origin of the name Anderson?

Anderson is a name of Scottish origin.

How popular is the name Anderson?

Anderson is currently ranked #1711 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Anderson?

Anderson is pronounced AN-der-son.

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BoyScottish

Anderson

AN-der-son

Popularity

#1711

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

34,564

Peak Year

#1,294 in 2012

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

An English and Scottish surname meaning 'son of Andrew'. Andrew means 'manly' or 'brave' in Greek.

Nickname Watch

Andy Anders

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Numerology

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

Anderson Cooper
American journalist, television personality, and author.

Nicknames

Andy Anders

Similar Names

Harrison Jackson Jameson

Personality Traits

StrongReliableIntelligentIndependent

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