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Ander
BoyMeaning of Ander: Basque: form of Andrew, meaning 'manly' or 'brave'
Ander is a boy's name most strongly associated with Basque naming. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 736th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 5119th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#736
365 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#5119
3 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
4,549
First recorded 1908 · peak 2023
Trend
rising
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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