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Anner

♂ Boy

Pronounced AN-er /ˈæn.ər/Medium

Meaning: Anner reads as a short surname-style name, most plausibly a variant of Anders/Ander (from Andrew, 'manly, brave') or a place/occupational surname. It has no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Anner is a short surname-style name, likely tied to Anders/Andrew (said 'AN-er'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEnglish, Germanic
MeaningAnner reads as a short surname-style name, most plausibly a variant of Anders/Ander (from Andrew, 'manly, brave') or a place/occupational surname. It has no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#7227 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 59

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520072025

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

Anner reads as a short surname or given name, likely a variant of Anders/Ander (from Andrew) or a place-based surname. It carries no fixed meaning and its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-er').

In the U.S. it appears rarely and reads as a modern short pick. Rare and crisp.

Did you know? Anner has the trim ring of a surname, most plausibly linked to Anders (from Andrew), though its exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'AN-er').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Anner — Short surname-style name; likely Anders variant; routes uncertain

Variations

AndersAnderAnnar

Nicknames

AnnNer

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anner mean?

Anner is a short surname-style name, likely a variant of Anders/Andrew; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anner?

It's said AN-er /ˈæn.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anner a boy or girl name?

Anner is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Anner?

Anner is a rare, modern-feeling name in the U.S.

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