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Devon 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

Devon Rank #960
Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #960 for Devon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devon or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Devon at #960 in the United States.

What do Devon and Anders mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Devon and Anders boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.

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