Anderson

englishUnisex★★★★☆ Popular

Origin and Meaning

The name Anderson is a unisex's name of english origin meaning “son of Andrew”.

Anderson is an English name originally meaning 'son of Andrew'. Historically a surname, it's seen a surge as a given name, especially in the United States. It's versatile enough to be used for both boys and girls, although it's more commonly found as a masculine name. This name carries an intellectual flair, perhaps due to the presence of celebrated figures like journalist Anderson Cooper. Common nicknames include Andy or Anders, adding flexibility for a variety of settings.

At a Glance

Originenglish
GenderUnisex
Meaningson of Andrew
Popularity★★★★☆ (7/10)
Syllables3
Starts withA
Stylesclassic, popular

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