Ander

AN-dehr

Basque form of Andrew and Andreas, Greek, "strong and manly"

"strong and manly"

Ander Origin and Meaning

The name Ander is a boy's name meaning "strong and manly".

This Basque form of the sturdy classic brings a fresh, cool edge to Andrew. It fits in with other -er ending names while also giving the name an international feel.

Deriving from the Greek andreios, meaning "manly", Ander is popular in its native Basque country and across Spain in general. In the US, it was a rarer choice before the 2010s, but as of 2020, it is in the Top 1000 and trending upwards. Given to 516 boys in 2023, it is now six times more popular than a decade ago.

Ander Rank in US Top 1000

# 560 in the US

Popularity of the name Ander

• 560 US 2023
• 1949 Nameberry 2020
• 85 Unique 2019
• 965 Future 2028
• 88 Spain 2023
• 263 Mexico 2021

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The name Ander in Pop Culture

• Ander Elessedil character from TV show "The Shannara Chronicles"
• Ander Muñoz character from Netflix TV show "Elite"