Ander

Meaning of Ander

Ander means "strong man" or "courageous." It's a variation of the name Andrew.

Ander has Scandinavian roots — browse every Scandinavian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ander

Ander has cooled off, slipping to #728 in 2025, down from a peak of #566 in 2023.

Notable people named Ander

• Ander Herrera
  Spanish soccer player
• Ander Barrenetxea
  Spanish soccer player
• Ander Vilariño
  Spanish racing driver
• Ander Murillo
  Spanish footballer
• Ander Iturraspe
  Spanish footballer

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Questions about the name Ander

What does the name Ander mean?

Ander means ander means "strong man" or "courageous." it's a variation of the name andrew, and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

Is Ander a boy's or a girl's name?

Ander is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ander?

In 2025, Ander ranked #728 for boys, down from #585 the year before.

When was Ander most popular?

Ander peaked at #566 in 2023.