Anders vs Uriah

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
Nicknames
Andy, Ander

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Uriah

Boy #655 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#655
Total SSA Count
421
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Uri, Riah

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Popularity Comparison

Anders Rank #835
Uriah Rank #655

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 vs #835 for Anders.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anders ___

  • Anders James
  • Anders Erik
  • Anders Lars
  • Anders Bjorn
  • Anders Cole
  • Anders Reid

Uriah ___

  • Uriah James
  • Uriah Cole
  • Uriah Lee
  • Uriah Grant
  • Uriah Blake
  • Uriah Elias

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anders

Soren Magnus Astrid Ingrid Lars

If you choose Uriah

Elijah Isaiah Hosea Miriam Selah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anders or Uriah more popular?

Uriah is more popular, ranked #655 compared to Anders at #835 in the United States.

What do Anders and Uriah mean?

Anders means "manly, brave, strong" (Greek aner/andros (man) origin). Uriah means "God is my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anders and Uriah boy or girl names?

Anders is primarily a boy name. Uriah is primarily a boy name.

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