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Wren vs Anders

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wren

Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
217
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Wren Rank #1,027
Anders Rank #835

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 vs #1027 for Wren.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wren or Anders more popular?

Anders is more popular, ranked #835 compared to Wren at #1027 in the United States.

What do Wren and Anders mean?

Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin). Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin).

Are Wren and Anders boy or girl names?

Wren is primarily a boy name. Anders is primarily a boy name.

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