Anders vs Brendan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Irish American English Australian

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Anders Rank #835

Brendan Rank #1,013

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Is Anders or Brendan more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Anders and Brendan mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin).

Are Anders and Brendan boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Brendan is primarily a boy name.