Boy Name · Greek Origin
Anders
Anders — a boy name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Man, warrior", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Andrew is on your shortlist, Anders belongs in the same conversation.
Anders meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Man, warrior
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Anders to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Anders as A·N·D·E·R·S, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Anders is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Anders variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Andersa, Anderse, Andersy, Ander.
- Nicknames: And and A.
- Middle names: Pair Anders with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Anders middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Andrew, Andres, Andrea, Andrae, Andre — full picks on the sibling names for Anders guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Anders? Browse our names like Anders guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Anders
What does the name Anders mean?
Anders means "Man, warrior" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Anders?
Anders originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Anders?
Anders has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Anders a boy's or girl's name?
Anders is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Anders in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Anders sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Anders?
Names that share Anders's sound and style include Andrew, Andres, Andrea, Andrae, Andre.
What middle names pair well with Anders?
Good middle-name fits for Anders pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Anders is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Anders is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Anders?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Anders share its rhythm without rhyming — Andrew, Andres, Andrea all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.