Ander

Ander - A very unique male name

Ander appeared on the charts for the first time in 1916 on position #1431. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Ander and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Ander? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Ander. The baby boy name Ander was given to 311 baby boys in 2025, ranking #735 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 4,715 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Ander peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 561.

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Ander is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Ander is currently topping the baby name charts in Arizona at position #357 - and is the least popular in New York at position #1,303.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Ander is where you live.

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Ander origin and meaning

Basque and Scandinavian form of Andrew/Anders

The Basque form of Andrew, 'manly' (Greek andreas); also a Scandinavian short form of Anders, the Scandinavian Andrew

Ander is Andrew in Basque — a classic name in the Basque Country — and appears in Scandinavian use as well. Its small U.S. presence peaked in 2023, helped by Spanish footballer Ander Herrera's visibility.

Attested etymology

Ander is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Ander, pop culture references for the name Ander and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Ander

We've found the following names that sound similar to Ander, sorted by popularity.

Andrew / Andre / Andres / Anderson / Andreas / Anders / Andrea / Amador / Andrei / Andrey /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Ander

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Ander a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Ander?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AN-der · /ˈændər/

Around the world

• Ander (Basque) — The Basque form of Andrew
• Ander (Spanish) — Used in Spain, especially the Basque Country

Spellings and nicknames

• Anders — The Scandinavian full form — a separate name
• Andrew — The English form of the same name

Famous bearers

• Ander Herrera — Spanish professional footballer (b. 1989) Contemporary

Style

InternationalShort form

Why parents choose it

Ander suits families with Basque or Spanish ties, or who want Andrew's root in a two-syllable form of its own.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may hear it as an unfinished Andrew or confuse it with Anders