Gender: Male
Origin: English, Greek
Meaning: Manly or brave, Son of Andrew, Masculine
Pronunciation: AN-der-suhn, /ˈændərsən/, AE N D ER S AH N
Popularity Rank: #946
Derived from the Greek name Andreas, which means 'manly' or 'brave'. It is a common surname turned into a first name.
The name Anderson is of English, Greek origin and means Manly or brave, Son of Andrew, Masculine. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Anderson is commonly found in Brazil, Colombia, Peru, and 86 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: AN-der-suhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈændərsən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE N D ER S AH N
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Anderson is recorded 68,026 times globally, ranking it as the 946th most common name worldwide.
Anderson is most prevalent in Brazil, with 26,345 occurrences, making it the 24th most popular name in the country.
In Brazil, the name Anderson is found among 1 in every 31 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | #24 | 1 : 31 |
| Colombia | #127 | 1 : 59 |
| Peru | #248 | 1 : 180 |
| United States of America | #1,286 | 1 : 569 |
| Guatemala | #132 | 1 : 123 |
| Nigeria | #1,110 | 1 : 1,024 |
| Chile | #957 | 1 : 906 |
| South Africa | #3,121 | 1 : 4,303 |
| Italy | #3,157 | 1 : 2,261 |
| Bolivia | #782 | 1 : 671 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Anderson from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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