Anderson

Meaning of Anderson

Anderson means "son of Anders" or "son of Andrew." It indicates a family lineage.

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

Popularity of Anderson

Anderson has held fairly steady, sitting around #363 in 2025 after peaking at #280 in 2012.

Notable people named Anderson

• Anderson Cooper
  American journalist and news anchor
• Anderson Silva
  Brazilian mixed martial artist
• Anderson Paak
  American singer and rapper
• Anderson Varejão
  Brazilian basketball player
• Anderson Luís de Souza
  Brazilian football player

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Questions about the name Anderson

What does the name Anderson mean?

Anderson means anderson means "son of anders" or "son of andrew." it indicates a family lineage, and it comes from Scandinavian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Anderson?

In 2025, Anderson ranked #363 for boys, down from #356 the year before.

When was Anderson most popular?

Anderson peaked at #280 in 2012.