Anders is a male name in Scandinavian languages and Fering North Frisian, an equivalent of the Greek Andreas ("manly") and the English Andrew. It originated from Andres via metathesis. In Sweden, Anders has been one of the most common names for many centuries, earliest attested in 1378.

What is Anders short for?

Anders is the Scandinavian form of Andrew, which are both ultimately derived from the Greek “Andreas”, stemming from the Greek “andros” meaning “man, manly, warrior”. It was also a common name among the Jews two centuries before Christ.

What does Anders mean as a name?

Origin:Scandinavian. Popularity:1734. Meaning:Brave; Manly.