Meaning

Its source is Andreas, a Greek name meaning "Manly."

Languages used in

This boy's name is used in Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish and Danish.

Background story

The manliness this name refers to has nothing to do with aftershave or matinee idols. It refers to the duties of a male in the patriarchal society of ancient Greece. The first duty of a man was to protect his home, and this name is sometimes translated as ''warrior.''

In the Christian scriptures, this was the name of one Jesus' first disciples, a brother to Simon Peter. Though he figures in a few Biblical stories, the traditions about his missionary travels after the resurrection are extensive. In fact, Christians in the far-flung regions of Greece, Russia and Scotland all look to him as their patron saint.

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Statistics for the name Anders (male)

• In Denmark in 2007, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 16 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In USA in 2006, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 987 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2006, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 17 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 17 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 17 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 18 on the most popular name in the entire population
• In Denmark in 1996, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 16 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1997, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 17 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1998, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 18 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 1999, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 19 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2000, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 24 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2001, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2002, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 25 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2003, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 35 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2004, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 33 on the most popular name for newborn babies
• In Denmark in 2005, the boy name Anders was ranked as number 34 on the most popular name for newborn babies