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Andersen Pronunciation

Andersen is pronounced AN-dər-sən /ˈæn.dər.sən/High

Meaning: From the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'Medium

In 30 seconds: Storybook and strong: Andersen is the Scandinavian 'son of Anders (Andrew)' — 'manly, brave' (Hans Christian Andersen). Distinguished, literary, and warm.

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Origin MediumScandinavian, Greek

MeaningFrom the Scandinavian surname Andersen — 'son of Anders (Andrew)', from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave'

U.S. rank (2024)#4424 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births23 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 921

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Andersen comes from the Scandinavian surname — 'son of Anders', the Scandinavian Andrew, from Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, strong'. A distinguished, literary surname-name (Hans Christian Andersen).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, son-of-Andrew at the root, and literary.

Did you know? Andersen means 'son of Anders (Andrew, brave)' — fairy-tale master Hans Christian Andersen made the Scandinavian surname beloved; distinguished and literary.

Overall data confidence 78%

Surname references — Andersen — etymology

Variations

AndersonAndersson

Nicknames

AndersAndy

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Anderson— the -son spelling

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How do you pronounce Andersen?

Andersen is pronounced AN-dər-sən (/ˈæn.dər.sən/). Press play above to hear Andersen said aloud.

How do you say Andersen?

Andersen is said AN-dər-sən (/ˈæn.dər.sən/). Press play above to hear Andersen said aloud.

What does the name Andersen mean?

Andersen is Scandinavian for 'son of Anders (Andrew)' — 'manly, brave'.

Is Andersen a boy or girl name?

Andersen is a boy's name.

How popular is Andersen?

Andersen is a rare name in the U.S.