What does the name Anderson mean?

The name Anderson means "Son of Andrew".

What is the origin of the name Anderson?

Anderson is a name of Scandinavian origin.

How popular is the name Anderson?

In 2023, 943 babies were named Anderson in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Is Anderson a boy's name?

Yes, Anderson is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Anderson

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Births Last Year: 943 →

All-Time Total: 31,831

Peak Year: 2012

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."

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.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Anderson

Shiloh Cayden Kaiden Tristan Lennox James Kenneth Jace

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Anderson

Nyla Shiloh Skylar Nylah Phoenix Skyler Alora Mckenzie

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Anderson

Anders

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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