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Aner

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-ner /ˈɑ.nər/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew, variously 'a sprout; a young plant' and 'a waterfall' (a biblical place/personal name); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A sprout; a young plant: Aner is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew, variously 'a sprout; a young plant' and 'a waterfall' (a biblical place/personal name); routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#8334 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 19

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419162024

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

Aner comes from the Hebrew, variously 'a sprout; a young plant' and 'a waterfall' (a biblical place/personal name; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'AH-ner').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, a-sprout at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Aner is a biblical Hebrew name, variously 'a sprout; a young plant' and 'a waterfall' — a crisp, classic name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'AH-ner').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Aner — routes uncertain

Variations

AneirAnner

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aner mean?

Aner is a biblical Hebrew name, variously 'a sprout; a young plant' and 'a waterfall'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Aner?

It's said AH-ner /ˈɑ.nər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aner a boy or girl name?

Aner is a boy's name.

How popular is Aner?

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

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