Harry vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"manly, brave, strong"

Origin: Greek aner/andros (man)

Swedish Norwegian Danish Finnish American

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Harry Rank #780

Anders Rank #835

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #835 for Anders.

Is Harry or Anders more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Harry and Anders mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Harry and Anders boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.