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The baby name Anderson is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈændərsən/ (AN-dər-sən).

Anderson is English, Scottish in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: English, Scottish
Pronunciation: /ˈændərsən/ (AN-dər-sən)

What is the meaning of the name Anderson ?

The baby name Anderson is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈændərsən/ (AN-dər-sən).

Anderson is English, Scottish in Origin.

Anderson is a patronymic surname-turned-given-name meaning “son of Andrew.” Andrew comes from Greek Andreas, ultimately from anēr/andros, “man; manly, brave.” The name arose independently in Scotland and northern England, where patronymics marked lineage, and across Scandinavia, reflecting the medieval spread of St. Andrew’s veneration.

As a given name, Anderson has grown in the United States since the late 20th century under the surnames-as-first-names trend; it is chiefly masculine but occasionally unisex. International variants include Andersen (Danish/Norwegian), Andersson (Swedish), Andresen (Low German), Andreassen (Norwegian), Andriessen (Dutch), and the Gaelic counterpart MacAndrew/McAndrew; related forenames are Andrew and Anders. Diminutive and nickname options include Andy, Anders, and Sonny. The meaning remains tied to strength and courage conveyed by its Andrew root, giving Anderson a tailored, traditional yet modern feel.

Anderson has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Anderson

Anderson Cooper Actor · Born 1967 · United States Anderson Cooper is a well-known journalist and television personality in the United States. He is most famous for hosting CNN's news show 'Anderson Cooper 360°'. Born in 1967, he has also covered major events like Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 Haiti earthquake. Anderson .Paak Actor|musician · Born 1986 · United States Anderson .Paak is a talented musician and actor from the United States, best known for his work in the music industry. He gained widespread recognition with his album 'Malibu' and has collaborated with artists like Bruno Mars in the hit duo Silk Sonic. His unique blend of R&B, hip-hop, and funk has earned him a dedicated fanbase.

Celebrity babies named Anderson

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Anderson Cooper Gloria Vanderbilt television actor ★★★★★

Anderson – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2012 #1 — 777
HT 0 #12 1 399
BR Boys 0 #21 25,203 12,213
HN 0 #22 1 704
HT Boys 0 #25 10 903
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
SV Boys 0 #27 2 352
BR 0 #30 907 5,969
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
HN Boys 0 #50 3 749
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CM 0 #53 4 2,592
AO 0 #57 20 2,729
JP 0 #57 21 4,057
AO Boys 0 #62 291 5,568
CO Boys 0 #66 21,069 15,656
AL 0 #75 2 2,372
MV Boys 0 #78 2 3,375
GT Boys 0 #82 1,450 7,625
CN 0 #83 4 3,857
GT 0 #84 315 5,948
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
EC 0 #94 22 2,502
TW 0 #99 5 4,523
EC Boys 0 #106 232 3,322
PH 0 #109 2 5,607
PE Boys 0 #114 5,190 14,506
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
JP Boys 0 #123 200 7,909
BW Boys 0 #127 23 4,685
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
PA 0 #134 5 3,797
BN Boys 0 #136 4 6,332
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
CO 0 #153 635 7,768
RS Boys 0 #154 1 2,277
TW Boys 0 #162 85 7,111
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PT Boys 0 #165 286 7,951
HU Boys 0 #170 5 3,954
PR Boys 0 #171 8 2,508
MT Boys 0 #173 7 4,064
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
AE 0 #181 7 10,220
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
UY Boys 0 #197 344 5,922
LU Boys 0 #204 15 4,970
SI Boys 0 #209 3 3,402
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
NA Boys 0 #221 15 6,830
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
MO Boys 0 #227 8 5,842
NG 0 #230 35 5,926
GH 0 #231 13 5,396
CR Boys 0 #232 355 10,188
PT 0 #232 15 4,161
PE 0 #235 76 6,350
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
SG 0 #260 10 11,010
Canada Boys 2024 #262 45 2,588
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
CN Boys 0 #265 56 9,639
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
AF Boys 0 #274 1 3,535
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
AL Boys 0 #279 20 5,122
GH Boys 0 #282 65 8,138
PA Boys 0 #288 226 9,305
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
BO Boys 0 #303 427 9,244
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
BO 0 #304 78 6,868
MY 0 #305 26 12,352
MU Boys 0 #307 51 8,477
GH Girls 0 #309 16 6,973
CL Boys 0 #311 631 13,390
CM Boys 0 #317 274 12,054
HK 0 #322 27 8,483
United States Boys 2024 #325 943 7,044
DK Boys 0 #328 5 7,401
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Boys 2021 #367 21 2,865
PH Boys 0 #367 17 11,440
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
CL 0 #396 16 6,867
NG Boys 0 #397 944 16,906
HK Boys 0 #404 127 12,905
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
AR Boys 0 #419 49 7,628
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
Spain 0 #430 23 2,326
SD Boys 0 #433 13 10,523
ZA 0 #433 15 14,421
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
RU Boys 0 #475 31 12,621
GT Girls 0 #483 23 7,500
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
CM Girls 0 #519 22 11,671
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
LY 0 #553 7 12,703
PS Boys 0 #555 7 10,655
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
Spain Boys 0 #560 425 5,610
IR Boys 0 #563 3 10,162
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BH 0 #579 9 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #601 5 10,045
SG Boys 0 #609 89 17,960
IL Boys 0 #620 6 10,983
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
NG Girls 0 #635 153 15,093
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
BO Girls 0 #647 5 9,488
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IQ Boys 0 #656 12 13,071
MY Boys 0 #678 475 25,439
QA Boys 0 #678 30 18,093
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
IT 0 #692 23 4,183
BR Girls 0 #712 235 12,708
ZA Boys 0 #733 509 25,619
KW Boys 0 #754 16 18,755
SY 0 #761 7 11,684
MX Boys 0 #771 215 16,355
TN 0 #798 32 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #799 118 8,487
OM Boys 0 #839 43 17,948
EG Boys 0 #872 15 15,035
PE Girls 0 #896 48 14,861
NL Boys 0 #902 50 5,873
CL Girls 0 #907 9 14,098
Germany Boys 0 #913 40 5,697
CO Girls 0 #947 132 16,140
IN Boys 0 #988 14 16,750
IT Boys 0 #995 489 10,046
SA Girls 0 #1,010 5 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,049 44 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,065 8 24,821
MA 0 #1,098 31 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,121 21 25,928
DZ 0 #1,125 52 20,130
TR 0 #1,163 49 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,174 10 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,436 11 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,504 111 28,008

Anderson is popular in 81 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
New York City (Hispanic), United States
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Anderson

Anderson is predominantly a boy's name.
Anderson is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ˈændərsən/ (AN-dər-sən).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Andersen, Andersson, Anders, Andy and Ander.
Yes, very popular — Anderson ranked #1 in Ireland in 2012, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Anderson ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2012).
Anderson's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #390 in 2011 to #367 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Anderson are in our database, including Anderson Cooper (Actor), Anderson .Paak (Actor|musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Anderson for their child, including Gloria Vanderbilt.