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Andersson

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-der-sun /ˈæn.dər.sən/High

Meaning: Andersson is a Scandinavian (especially Swedish) patronymic surname meaning 'son of Anders,' Anders being the Nordic form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave'). Used here as a given name, it carries the sense of the Andrew family of names.Medium

In 30 seconds: Andersson means 'son of Anders (Andrew),' rooted in 'manly, brave' (said 'AN-der-sun'). A crisp Scandinavian surname-name.
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Origin MediumScandinavian
MeaningAndersson is a Scandinavian (especially Swedish) patronymic surname meaning 'son of Anders,' Anders being the Nordic form of Andrew (Greek 'manly, brave'). Used here as a given name, it carries the sense of the Andrew family of names.
U.S. rank (2025)#7224 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 145

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819942025

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

Andersson is a Scandinavian patronymic, 'son of Anders,' from Anders (the Nordic form of Andrew, 'manly, brave'). As a given name it reads as a modern surname-style pick with Nordic roots (said 'AN-der-sun').

In the U.S. it is uncommon as a first name and reads as a surname pick. Rare, sturdy, and Nordic.

Did you know? Andersson is one of Sweden's most common surnames, 'son of Anders' — the Nordic Andrew, from Greek for 'manly, brave' (said 'AN-der-sun').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Andersson — Scandinavian patronymic 'son of Anders (Andrew)'

Variations

AndersonAndersAndersen

Nicknames

AndersAndy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Andersson mean?

Andersson is Scandinavian for 'son of Anders,' Anders being the Nordic form of Andrew ('manly, brave').

How do you pronounce Andersson?

It's said AN-der-sun /ˈæn.dər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Andersson a boy or girl name?

Andersson is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Andersson?

Andersson is an uncommon first name in the U.S.

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