Anderson vs Denver

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

Cultural Roots

American Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#357
Total SSA Count
943
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Andy, Anders, Ander

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Denver

Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den, Denny

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Popularity Comparison

Anderson Rank #357
Denver Rank #487

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 vs #487 for Denver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anderson ___

  • Anderson James
  • Anderson Lee
  • Anderson Blake
  • Anderson Cole
  • Anderson Reid
  • Anderson Grant

Denver ___

  • Denver James
  • Denver Cole
  • Denver Ray
  • Denver Lee
  • Denver Scott
  • Denver Blake

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anderson or Denver more popular?

Anderson is more popular, ranked #357 compared to Denver at #487 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Denver mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin).

Are Anderson and Denver boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Denver is primarily a boy name.

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