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Conner 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

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Popularity Comparison

Conner Rank #785
Anders Rank #835

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 vs #835 for Anders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Conner or Anders more popular?

Conner is more popular, ranked #785 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Conner and Anders mean?

Conner means "chief desire" (Old Irish origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Conner and Anders boy or girl names?

Conner is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.

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