Back to Baby Names

Benny vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anders

Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#835
Total SSA Count
297
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Benny Rank #892
Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #892 for Benny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benny or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Benny at #892 in the United States.

What do Benny and Anders mean?

Benny means "son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Benny and Anders boy or girl names?

Benny is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons