Anchor

Q: How popular is the name Anchor?

Anchor is ranked #8577 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ ANGK-er ]

Boy Name #8,577 Most Popular Hidden Gem 6 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Anchor is a boy name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ANGK-er.

Parents who love the name Anchor often also consider Jhyzir, Sandy, Zamani .

Popularity Over Time

#8,577

Current Rank

New Entry Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #8,577
Total SSA Count: 10

Nicknames

Anc Any Ancie Anchie

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Zamani Boy Arabic via Swahili Jhyzir Boy Arabic Ancel Boy Old High German Pesach Boy Hebrew Rowley Boy Old English Acyrus Boy Persian Bertram Boy Old High German beraht + hraban

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Frequently Asked Questions About Anchor

Is Anchor a boy or girl name?

Anchor is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Anchor?

Anchor is pronounced ANGK-er.

How popular is the name Anchor?

Anchor is currently ranked #8577 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Anchor?

Common nicknames for Anchor include Anc, Any, Ancie, and Anchie.

Is Anchor a common or rare name?

Anchor is an uncommon name, ranked #8577 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Anchor

Anchor is a boy name .

Anchor is currently ranked #8,577 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Anchor include Anc, Any, Ancie, and Anchie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.