Anders vs Wilson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Anders Rank #835

Wilson Rank #645

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Anders or Wilson more popular?

Wilson is more popular, ranked #645 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Wilson mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Anders and Wilson boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.