Anderson: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahnd-ehrs-ohn
Origin: United States
gender-female

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Region Origin: North America
Meaning: Of English origin, meaning "son of Andrew" or "manly."

Anderson is a gender-neutral name with Scandinavian, Scottish, English, and Greek origins. It means "son of Anders" or "son of Andrew," derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "man" or "manly." The name has evolved over time, influenced by historical figures like Anderson Cooper, a CNN news journalist, and its popularity has been sustained by its strong and sturdy nature. The name is significant because it reflects a blend of cultural influences and has been adopted by various families across different regions.

Anderson Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Anderson is currently #4162 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Anderson is currently #2323 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Anderson is currently #2089 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Anderson is currently #1154 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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