Anderson

Boy's name

Anderson is of English and Scottish origin, meaning "son of Andrew." It is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Andrew, meaning "manly" or "brave."

Meaning Son of Andrew
Origin Scandinavian
U.S. births in 2023 943
Peak year 2012

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Names Starting With A

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Anderson Cooper - Journalist and TV anchor.
  • Anderson Silva - MMA fighter, former UFC middleweight champion.
  • Anderson Paak - Singer, rapper, and record producer.
  • Anderson Varejao - Brazilian basketball player in the NBA.
  • Anderson .Paak - Musician known for blending genres.
  • Anderson East - Singer-songwriter known for soulful music.
  • Anderson Talisca - Brazilian footballer playing for Al Nassr.
  • Anderson Hernandez - Dominican baseball player in MLB.
  • Anderson Lopes - Brazilian footballer playing for Kawasaki Frontale.

Brothers for Anderson

Boy names closely related to Anderson

Shiloh Cayden Kaiden Tristan Lennox James Kenneth Jace

Sisters for Anderson

Girl names closely related to Anderson

Nyla Shiloh Skylar Nylah Phoenix Skyler Alora Mckenzie

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Anderson

Anders

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