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Anchor

♂ Boy

Pronounced ANG-ker /ˈæŋ.kər/Medium

Meaning: From the English word anchor, 'an anchor; a steadfast support; that which holds firm' (from Greek ankura) — a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: An anchor; a steadfast support: Anchor is an English word-name. Crisp, bold, and modern (said 'ANG-ker').
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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningFrom the English word anchor, 'an anchor; a steadfast support; that which holds firm' (from Greek ankura) — a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#9775 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 148

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Anchor comes from the English word anchor, 'an anchor; a steadfast support; that which holds firm' (from Greek ankura; a word-name sometimes chosen for its Christian symbolism of hope; we note the word-name). A crisp, bold name (said 'ANG-ker').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, a-steadfast-support at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Anchor means 'an anchor; a steadfast support; that which holds firm' (from Greek ankura) — a crisp, bold word-name (sometimes chosen for its faith symbolism; we note the word-name; said 'ANG-ker').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Anchor — word-name

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anchor mean?

Anchor is an English word-name — 'an anchor; a steadfast support'. We note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Anchor?

It's said ANG-ker /ˈæŋ.kər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anchor a boy or girl name?

Anchor is a boy's name here.

How popular is Anchor?

Anchor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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