Anker
Pronunciation: [ ANGK-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Anker first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 35 babies have been named Anker in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Anker is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #33,432 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #33,432
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"water farmstead"
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Latin crux origin
"cross"
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Germanic/Hebrew origin
"eagle, noble"
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Irish Cathasaigh origin
"vigilant in battle, watchful"
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Old High German origin
"lion-hearted, brave as a lion"
#33,338 in US
Hebrew/Aramaic origin
"short form of names with Ab- prefix"
#33,557 in US
Akkadian origin
"created by Anu (sky god)"
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Greek origin
"with great strength (via Arion)"
#33,356 in US
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About the Name Anker
Anker is a boy name .
Anker is currently ranked #33,432 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Anker include Ank, Any, Anie, and Ankkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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