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Ander
BoyBasque, Greek· “manly; Basque form of Andrew”
- Meaning
- manly; Basque form of Andrew
- Origin
- Basque, Greek
- Pronunciation
- AHN-dur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #728
- US babies 2025
- 365
- Best rank
- #566 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Ander
Ander is a Basque and Greek name that means “manly; Basque form of Andrew”.
Ander is the Basque form of Andrew, from the Greek andreios, meaning manly or brave. Andrew was the first apostle called by Jesus and is the patron saint of Scotland, Greece and Russia. Ander is common in the Basque Country and has spread to other parts of Spain. The name has a crisp, modern sound that travels easily between languages. Ander feels strong, simple and international, and it pairs well with many surnames.
Popularity over time
Ander first appears in US Social Security records in 1908. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years, starting in 2020. Its best national rank was #566 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 516 babies. In 2025, 365 babies were named Ander, and it ranked #728 nationally. That is 176% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,831 in 1920, #3,338 in 1950, #5,555 in 1980, #5,940 in 2000, #2,789 in 2010, and #728 in 2025. Of the 4,549 US boys named Ander since records began, 60% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,099 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rayan, Louie, Zain, Mohammad, and Alden.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Ander ranked highest in Arizona, Nebraska, and Nevada.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Ander is usually pronounced AHN-dur, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Ander
A few middle names that flow with Ander: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Ander
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ander mean?
Ander is a Basque and Greek name that means “manly; Basque form of Andrew”.
What is the origin of the name Ander?
Ander has Basque and Greek roots. Ander is the Basque form of Andrew, from the Greek andreios, meaning manly or brave.
Is Ander a popular name?
Yes. Ander ranked #728 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Ander a boy or girl name?
Ander is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Ander?
Ander is usually pronounced AHN-dur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings