Anders

Meaning of Anders

This name means 'manly' or 'brave'. It's the Scandinavian form of Andrew.

Anders has Scandinavian, Greek roots — browse every Scandinavian, Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Anders

After ranking as high as #749 in 2014, Anders has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Anders

• Anders Celsius
  Swedish astronomer, Celsius scale inventor
• Anders Holm
  American actor, comedian, writer
• Anders Fogh Rasmussen
  Former NATO Secretary General
• Anders Fridén
  Swedish musician, In Flames vocalist
• Anders Bardal
  Norwegian Olympic ski jumper

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Questions about the name Anders

What does the name Anders mean?

Anders means this name means 'manly' or 'brave'. it's the scandinavian form of andrew, and it comes from Scandinavian, Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Anders?

Anders did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Anders most popular?

Anders peaked at #749 in 2014.