Anders vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Anders Rank #835

Allan Rank #854

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Anders or Allan more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Anders and Allan mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Anders and Allan boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.