Andersson
AN-der-son
Andersson is a boy’s name of Swedish origin, meaning “A Swedish surname derived from the given name Anders, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'. It translates to 'son of Anders'.”. It currently ranks #10992 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2018.
What Andersson Means
“A Swedish surname derived from the given name Anders, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'. It translates to 'son of Anders'.”
The Story of Andersson
A name with Nordic roots, signifying strength and a lineage of brave souls.
Andersson is a Swedish surname, directly meaning 'son of Anders'. Anders is a Scandinavian form of Andrew, derived from the Greek 'Andreas', meaning 'manly' or 'brave'. It entered use as a given name around 1994 and saw its peak in 2018.
This name suggests a steadfast and reliable character for your son. You imagine him as someone grounded and strong, possessing a brave spirit and a deep sense of loyalty.
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Numerology
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Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#13 in 2018
Total Births
134
First Recorded
1994
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