Neander

Greek
"new man"

Neander Origin and Meaning

The name Neander is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "new man".

Following a custom among scholars in Renaissance Germany, Neander is the classical form of the surname Newman. But the bullies at school are sure to call him Neanderthal.

Famous People Named Neander

  • Joachim Neander (1650
    1680), German hymnist