Ander

Ander is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 486 boys in the United States.

Ander at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish · French
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈan(d)ər/

About the name Ander

Ander belongs to the Spanish and French tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ander first appears in Social Security records in 1908. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #564 in 2023, and in 2024 486 babies received the name — 4,182 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ander in US records

First recorded (US)
1908
Best US rank
#564 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Ander in 2024
486
Total since 1880
4,182

Ander in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2016
Best rank
#2493 in 2021
Babies named Ander in 2025
3
Total since 1996
46

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ander mean?

The meaning of Ander is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ander a boy or girl name?

Ander is a boy name. In 2024, 486 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ander?

Ander comes from the Spanish and French tradition.

How popular is the name Ander?

Ander first appears in US records in 1908. Its best-ever ranking was #564 in 2023, and 486 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Ander?

Ander is pronounced /ˈan(d)ər/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.