Is Ander a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ander is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Ander?

It’s currently ranked #504 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Ander Boy

Popularity: #504 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAN-der / ˈændər

Greek; Spanish

Meaning

Greek: man; Spanish: brave

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Ander is derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'man' or 'warrior.' It is commonly used in Spanish-speaking countries as a variant of the name Andrés. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in the Basque region of Spain, where it is also used as a standalone name.

Trend Summary

The name Ander has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.

Variants

Anders
André

International Variants

Andrés (Spanish)
Anders (Scandinavian)
Andrei (Russian)
Andreas (Greek)

Famous people named Ander

Ander Herrera is a Spanish professional footballer known for his time at Manchester United.

Ander Crenshaw is an American politician who served in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ander Kask is an Estonian artist known for his contemporary works.

Fictional characters named Ander

Ander is a character in the book series 'The Fae Chronicles' by Amelia Hutchins, known for his magical abilities.

Ander is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild,' serving as a minor NPC.

Sibling Suggestions

Alexander Andrew Aiden Archer Asher Adrian

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ander was first seen in the United States in 1908. Ander has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, New York, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Ander has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ander (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	109	25%
CA	69	16%
FL	46	11%
VA	17	4%
AZ	17	4%
TN	14	3%
IL	14	3%
NY	13	3%
NC	12	3%
PA	10	2%
GA	10	2%
IN	10	2%
MI	9	2%
WA	9	2%
MN	8	2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1908	7
1913	6
1914	5
1916	9
1917	5
1918	7
1919	7
1920	6
1921	6
1922	11
1923	9
1924	9
1925	7
1926	7
1927	7
1928	8
1929	5
1932	8
1933	6
1934	6
1935	6
1939	6
1940	9
1941	8
1943	7
1944	7
1945	7
1946	6
1948	5
1949	5
1950	6
1951	6
1953	5
1957	6
1960	7
1964	11
1965	6
1966	6
1967	6
1969	6
1970	6
1971	6
1973	6
1974	9
1975	14
1977	13
1978	5
1979	8
1980	6
1982	5
1983	5
1984	5
1985	5
1986	6
1987	8
1988	9
1990	8
1991	6
1992	8
1994	11
1995	12
1996	7
1997	9
1998	9
1999	10
2000	11
2001	15
2002	12
2003	21
2004	25
2005	15
2006	35
2007	23
2008	44
2009	39
2010	43
2011	52
2012	72
2013	83
2014	103
2015	132
2016	153
2017	132
2018	145
2019	184
2020	430
2021	429
2022	514
2023	516
2024	486