Dane vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dane

Boy #882 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from Denmark, a Dane"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

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Dane Rank #882

Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #882 for Dane.

Is Dane or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Dane at #882 in the United States.

What do Dane and Anders mean?

Dane means "from Denmark, a Dane" (Old English origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Dane and Anders boy or girl names?

Dane is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.