Greek · boy
Ander
A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.
Meaning
Manly, brave (Basque form of Andrew)
Ander is a rare boy name with Greek roots. In 2024, 486 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #585 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans classic — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.
About Greek names
Greek names reach back further than almost any tradition still in daily use, carrying philosophy, mythology, and early Christianity in equal measure. Their meanings tend toward the luminous — gift, light, wisdom, victory. Names like Alexander, Sophia, Theodore, and Penelope have moved through dozens of languages while staying recognizably themselves, which is part of why they feel both classic and current.
Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.
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