Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Anderson

Anderson is the transferred use of a Scottish and English patronymic surname meaning ‘son of Andreas’ which is the Greek equivalent to Andrew. Andrew is the anglicized form of the Greek name “Andreas”, stemming from “andr” which translates into ‘manly, brave, warrior’. It was also a common name among the Jews two centuries before Christ. Andrew is the name of the first disciple called by Jesus in the New Testament. A Galilean fisherman and the brother of St. Peter, St. Andrew was a disciple of John the Baptist and one of the first to recognize Jesus as the Messiah. After the Resurrection, St. Andrew went on to preach in Asia Minor and Greece. He became one of the most popular saints in the Middle Ages and was chosen to be the patron saint of Russia, Greece and Scotland. It has long been a widely popular boys’ name in the English-speaking world, but particularly in Scotland since it is believed that the relics of St. Andrew were brought there. As a surname, Anderson first appeared in writing in the 13th century as Andreweson in Yorkshire, England.

All About the Baby Name – Anderson

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME ANDERSON

The number Nine personality represents the completion or ending of the cycle, and a need for perfection. This is the personality that moves from "self" to a greater understanding and compassion for the human condition and the world order. They want to make the world a better place. Nines are capable of great spiritual and humanitarian achievements. They are courageous and fearless, able to fight great battles on behalf of worthy causes. These personalities will not tolerate injustice. They are compassionate people with a strong sensitivity to others. They are able to both educate and inspire. Friendships and relationships are the lifeblood to the Nine, and they place a high value on love and affection. Nines are often exceptionally gifted artistically, and they have a keen imagination and enterprising mind.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME ANDERSON

The male name Anderson has been on the American popularity charts since the U.S. government first began tracking naming trends in 1880. Back at the turn of the 20th century, the name was at the height of its popularity with fairly moderate usage. As the 1900s progressed, the name Anderson would fade from the American psyche as a name of choice. However, Ander son is an example of a surname that has been in constant use for a long time in the United States, unlike some of the newer, trendier surnames that have only shown up in recent decades (like Logan, Mason, Colton). Anderson is more reminiscent of Jackson, Harrison or Jameson – names indicating a “son of” someone (Andrew, John, Henry or James) – which gives these surnames a little more sense of tradition, dignity and old-school history. Since the turn of the 21st century, the name Anderson is once again showing promise, no doubt having been hoisted into the limelight by the popular journalist Anderson Cooper. There is definitely a dignified and ‘manly’ quality to this name and it’s certainly a great choice if Dad’s name happens to be Andrew.

Quick Facts

ON ANDERSON

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

304

PRONUNCIATION:

AN-dər-sən

SIMPLE MEANING:

Son of Andrew: Manly, brave

Characteristics

OF ANDERSON

Multi-talented

Intuitive

Oneness

Idealistic

Philanthropy

Independent

Perfection

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Anderson

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME ANDERSON

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Anderson

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME ANDERSON

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Anderson


Popular Songs

ON ANDERSON

Anderson Mesa
a song by Jimmy Eat World

Famous People

NAMED ANDERSON

Anderson Cooper (TV journalist)
Anderson García (baseball player)
Anderson Hernández (baseball player)
Anderson Machado (baseball player)
Anderson Varejão (basketball player)
Anderson Luís de Abreu Oliveira (soccer player)

Children of Famous People

NAMED ANDERSON

We cannot find any children of famous people with the first name Anderson

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME ANDERSON

Considered a National Treasure in Denmark, Hans Christian Anderson wrote some of the best loved children's stories of all time. Published in over 150 languages, you'd be hard pressed not to find a child in this world who hasn't been delighted by one of his famous works which include "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling" and "Thumbelina.".

Considered a National Treasure in Denmark, Hans Christian Anderson wrote some of the best loved children's stories of all time. Published in over 150 languages, you'd be hard pressed to find a child in this world who hasn't been delighted by one of his famous works which include "The Little Mermaid," "The Ugly Duckling" and "Thumbelina."