Popularity: 1143
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Lion man
Ander is a boy’s name deriving from Scandinavian and Greek roots, meaning “lion-man.” The name is a Basque form of “Andrew” and a variation of the Swedish “Andreas” while sharing its title with Greek long forms, such as Alexander. Stirring up images of boldness and bravery, little Ander is destined to be a force to be reckoned with. A fearless leader, your little lion man will also be praised on the dance floor with folk-rock band Mumford and Sons_,_ celebrating the etymology with its eponymous hit.