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The baby name Anders is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæn.dərs/ (English); /ˈan.dɛr(s)/ (Scandinavian).

Anders is Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Scandinavian
Pronunciation: /ˈæn.dərs/ (English); /ˈan.dɛr(s)/ (Scandinavian)

What is the meaning of the name Anders ?

The baby name Anders is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈæn.dərs/ (English); /ˈan.dɛr(s)/ (Scandinavian).

Anders is Scandinavian in Origin.

Anders is the Scandinavian vernacular form of Andrew, derived from Greek Andreas (from aner/andros, "man; manly; brave"). It is standard in Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian, and also used among Swedish-speaking Finns; cognates include Icelandic Andrés. The name entered Nordic use in the medieval period with Christianization, reinforced by devotion to Saint Andrew the Apostle, and it has remained a steady classic in the region.

Historically borne by scholars and artists, Anders appears in figures such as Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius, painter Anders Zorn, and Danish statesman Anders Fogh Rasmussen. Common related forms are Andreas (pan-Scandinavian and German), Andres (Estonian), Andrés (Spanish), András (Hungarian), and Finnish Antti; patronymics like Andersen and Andersson reflect the name's deep roots. Meaning centers on "manly" and "courageous," yet in modern usage Anders conveys a clean, understated Nordic style that travels well in English-speaking contexts.

Anders has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Anders

Anders Fogh Rasmussen Politician · Born 1953 · Kingdom of Denmark Anders Fogh Rasmussen is a Danish politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Denmark from 2001 to 2009. He also held the position of Secretary General of NATO from 2009 to 2014, where he played a significant role in international security and defense matters. Anders Holm Actor · Born 1981 · United States Anders Holm is an American actor best known for his role as Anders 'Ders' Holmvik on the comedy series Workaholics. He has also appeared in films like The Intern and How to Be Single. Anders Danielsen Lie Actor|musician · Born 1979 · Norway Anders Danielsen Lie is a Norwegian actor and musician, best known for his role in the film 'Oslo, August 31st'. He also appeared in 'Reprise' and '22 July', showcasing his talent in both dramatic and intense roles. Besides acting, he is a musician, adding another layer to his artistic career.

Anders – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
DK 0 #10 675 5,198
DK Boys 0 #11 3,511 7,401
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
JP 0 #76 2 4,057
SI 0 #79 2 1,612
CN 0 #85 2 3,857
SD 0 #102 1 2,130
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EE Boys 0 #115 11 2,087
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
Norway Boys 2025 #122 13 444
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
LT Boys 0 #150 2 2,166
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
Finland Boys 0 #164 412 2,041
MT Boys 0 #167 10 4,064
Sweden Boys 2022 #176 7 1,509
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AR 0 #192 2 2,915
Finland Boys 2026 #213 1,718 3,552
LU Boys 0 #214 7 4,970
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #244 3 3,322
Finland 0 #247 61 830
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
TW Boys 0 #251 6 7,111
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
Canada Boys 2024 #271 36 2,588
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
JP Boys 0 #302 2 7,909
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
CN Boys 0 #325 7 9,639
DK Girls 0 #325 5 7,429
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
PL Boys 0 #333 8 6,459
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
HK 0 #339 10 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #375 7 7,951
France Boys 2021 #381 7 2,865
JO Boys 0 #388 2 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
PH Boys 0 #406 3 11,440
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
UY Boys 0 #409 5 5,922
Germany 0 #421 17 2,542
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
HK Boys 0 #450 78 12,905
GT Boys 0 #462 13 7,625
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PA Boys 0 #467 15 9,305
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
RU Boys 0 #484 22 12,621
CR Boys 0 #504 7 10,188
CO 0 #505 6 7,768
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
PS Boys 0 #558 4 10,655
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CM Boys 0 #573 3 12,054
BO Boys 0 #574 19 9,244
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
United States Boys 2024 #608 297 7,044
SG Boys 0 #608 90 17,960
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
CL Boys 0 #633 33 13,390
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #778 8 12,213
PE Boys 0 #782 97 14,506
CO Boys 0 #784 137 15,656
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #829 10 4,949
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
OM Boys 0 #870 12 17,948
Spain Boys 0 #871 60 5,610
Germany Boys 0 #874 79 5,697
NL Boys 0 #885 67 5,873
United States Girls 2024 #912 5 8,487
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
MX Boys 0 #961 22 16,355
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
AE Boys 0 #1,069 24 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,085 27 25,439
CO Girls 0 #1,150 3 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,169 10 25,619
MA 0 #1,193 7 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,425 47 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Anders is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
Canada
Sweden
United States
France

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People also ask about Anders

Anders is predominantly a boy's name.
Anders is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈæn.dərs/ (English); /ˈan.dɛr(s)/ (Scandinavian).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Andy, Ande, Andris and Andreas.
Across languages, Anders has these equivalents: Andrew (English), Andreas (Greek/German/Scandinavian), André (French/Portuguese), Andrés (Spanish), Andrei/Andrey (Slavic), and 4 more.
Yes — Anders ranked #122 in Norway in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Anders ranks highest in Norway (#122 in 2025).
Anders's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #104 in 2015 to #122 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 3 notable people named Anders are in our database, including Anders Fogh Rasmussen (Politician), Anders Holm (Actor), Anders Danielsen Lie (Actor|musician).