Spelling Variants
Ander vs Anders: Which Spelling?
Ander and Anders are both Scandinavian forms of Andrew.
Global Rank #86
Ander
Origin: Basque
Ander is a Scandinavian diminutive or short form of Andreas, which derives from the Greek name Andreas meaning "strong" or "manly" from the root "andros" (ἀνήρ).
Global Rank #43
Anders
Origin: Swedish
Anders is the Scandinavian form of Andrew, derived from the Greek name Ἀνδρέας (Andreas), which comes from the Greek word "anēr" meaning "man" or "strong man." The name has been…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Anders currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.