Anker
AHN-ker
Popularity
#12433
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Norse
Total Births
41
Peak Year
#8 in 2019
First Recorded
1917
Style
Strong & Bold, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Means 'anchor' in Danish and Norwegian, symbolizing steadfastness and hope.
Numerology
The Leader
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