Anderson is a boy name of Scandinavian origin meaning “Son of Andrew”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 24% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.
AN-der-sun
Phonetic spelling
This name ranks in the top 24% of popular names.
* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends
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