How to say it
AN · der
ˈɑːn.dər
Masculine
Ander
Manly, strong
What it means
The Basque form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, 'manly' or 'strong.'
Ander is the Basque form of Andrew, and it ultimately comes from the Greek Andreas, from andreios ('manly, masculine'), a derivative of anēr ('man'). It has long been a distinct name in the Basque Country of northern Spain, where Saint Andrew is well known. In English-speaking countries the short, sturdy sound has helped it find fresh use. In the US it eased to rank 728 in 2025.
How to spell Ander
The standard spelling is Ander. Common variants include Andrew, Andreas, Andres, Anders, but Ander is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #566 in 2023, currently #728 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
AHN-der, two syllables, stress on the first.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Ander Herrera Spanish footballer who played for Manchester United and the Spain national team
Spelling variants
- Andrew
- Andreas
- Andres
- Anders
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Common questions
- What does the name Ander mean?
- The Basque form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas, 'manly' or 'strong.'
- What does Ander mean in Basque?
- In Basque, Ander means "Manly, strong." Ander is the Basque form of Andrew, and it ultimately comes from the Greek Andreas, from andreios ('manly, masculine'), a derivative of anēr ('man'). It has long been a distinct name in the Basque Country of northern Spain, where Saint Andrew is well known. In English-speaking countries the short, sturdy sound has helped it find fresh use. In the US it eased to rank 728 in 2025.
- How do you pronounce Ander?
- Ander is pronounced ˈɑːn.dər. Say it as AN-der, with the stress on the "an" syllable.
- How do you spell Ander?
- The standard spelling is Ander. Common spelling variants include Andrew, Andreas, Andres, Anders.
- Is Ander a boy or girl name?
- Ander is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Ander?
- Ander ranked #728 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.