Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Anders is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scandinavian origin, the Scandinavian and German form of Andrew, from the Greek Andreas, meaning "manly" or "strong." It has been one of the most common names across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway for centuries.
Anders carries a clean, Nordic crispness that has attracted American parents looking for European names that feel both familiar and distinctive. It has been gaining ground in the U.S. as Scandinavian design and culture have grown in cultural influence.