Ander Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ander is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ander?
Ander is spelled A-N-D-E-R. The name has 5 letters.
Ander at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Ander derives from the Greek name Andreas, which means “man” or “manly.”
- Origin
- Ander is recognized as a Basque form of the name Andrew, which has Greek origins.
- Pronunciation
- AN-der · 2 syllables
Ander Popularity in 2025
Rank#728
Recorded Births365
- Boys usage fell 143 places to #728 and recorded 123 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Ander Mean?
Ander derives from the Greek name Andreas, which means “man” or “manly.”
Origin: Ander is recognized as a Basque form of the name Andrew, which has Greek origins.
How Do You Pronounce Ander?
PronunciationAN-der
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ander?
- History
- Ander is used in regions where Basque is spoken as a localized form of Andrew.
Ander Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 365 | #728 |
| 2024 | Boys | 488 | #585 |
| 2023 | Boys | 516 | #566 |
| 2022 | Boys | 514 | #572 |
| 2021 | Boys | 429 | #644 |
| 2020 | Boys | 430 | #624 |
| 2019 | Boys | 184 | #1,085 |
| 2018 | Boys | 145 | #1,261 |
| 2017 | Boys | 132 | #1,348 |
| 2016 | Boys | 153 | #1,221 |
| 2015 | Boys | 132 | #1,334 |
| 2014 | Boys | 103 | #1,551 |
| 2013 | Boys | 83 | #1,754 |
| 2012 | Boys | 72 | #1,959 |
| 2011 | Boys | 52 | #2,403 |
| 2010 | Boys | 43 | #2,787 |
| 2009 | Boys | 39 | #2,991 |
| 2008 | Boys | 44 | #2,753 |
| 2007 | Boys | 23 | #4,243 |
| 2006 | Boys | 35 | #3,083 |
| 2005 | Boys | 15 | #5,278 |
| 2004 | Boys | 25 | #3,636 |
| 2003 | Boys | 21 | #3,976 |
| 2002 | Boys | 12 | #5,725 |
When Was Ander Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
516 recorded births
National rank #566
2022 · Boys
514 recorded births
National rank #572
2024 · Boys
488 recorded births
National rank #585
2020 · Boys
430 recorded births
National rank #624
Where Ander Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #357 | 21 |
| NE | #432 | 5 |
| NV | #443 | 6 |
| TX | #450 | 75 |
| FL | #489 | 37 |
| CO | #501 | 11 |
| CA | #558 | 54 |
| UT | #561 | 7 |