Anker name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 8th, 2023
Gender: Boy
Origin: English, Old Greek and Germanic
Usage: Nordic, Scandinavian, Greenlandic, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Old Danish and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Anker a-nker
Meaning: Eagle and Man
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What does Anker mean?

Commonly Accepted Anker's origin is English, Germanic and Old Greek is a baby boy name specifically used in Finnish, Danish, Nordic, Norwegian, Old Danish, Scandinavian, Greenlandic and Swedish, meaning of Anker is "Eagle or Man".

Anker is a variant form of illustrous and modern Anchor. Anchor is variation of celebrated Anker. Anker is form of perpetual and commonly accepted Andrew. Also Andrew is equivalent of Andreas in English language.

Customary Andrew came from Old Greek, meaning of Andrew is "In the Bible the First of the Twelve Apostles Chosen, Warrior and The Manly". Anker is equivalent of Ankarl in Danish language.

How do I pronounce Anker?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Anker is a-nker. The other ways to say the name is an-ker.

Variants of Anker

Anchor, Andrew, Ancher, Andreas, Adnrew, Andra, Andrewjacob, Ankarl, Ander, Andrea

Middle Names for Anker

Yon, Ties, Maximo, Eton, view more middle names that goes with Anker

How popular is the name Anker?

A common name in Denmark having over 248 recievers in 2 years of usage. Recently peaking at the charts, it ranked 46th when 167 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Additionally, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 2 times Anker is an uncommon baby name in United States where it is still in use. Anker is a rare baby name in Denmark however it is still in use.

Over 248 babies in Denmark have been named Anker. At least, 1000 people globally have carried Anker as their given name according to our research.

YearRankBirths
2016106736
2015106156
2010122195
191735456

Facts

Anker in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands5500
Sweden32200013
Norway65120013
Denmark1662000

Here's what numbers has to say about Anker

Follow your dreams and heart instead of rules. You deserve the best because you are simply the best. You are not like other people. You can't get used to a boring life and monotony. You have a powerful appearance. You always make the best entrance, no matter where you appear. You are innovative and like to plan but enjoy when spontaneity kicks in. You are a self-motivated, ambitious, and intuitive person who rarely hears what others have to say when it comes to business.

Looking for names similar to Anker? Please go through the following names

  •  Sværkil is equivalent of *Svartkætill in Swedish language
  •  Sigurð - Used notably in Faroese, Danish and Old Norse long standing and well-known, Sigurð is used for boys. Sigurð is Faroese cognate of Sigurd
  •  Eldridh is Swedish cognate of Eldríðr
  •  Hjalti - Majorly used in Norwegian, Swedish and Danish, Hjalti means "Man from Hjaltland or Hilt", a baby boy name has origin in Old Norse
  •  Minken - Used commonly in Finnish and Norwegian durable and widespread, Minken is a girl name. Minken is German equivalent of Mina

Sibling Names for Anker

Looking for the perfect name to pair with Anker for your two little ones? We've got you covered! Below are some great sibling names that will complement Anker perfectly and create a cohesive yet unique combination. From classic choices to more modern picks, there's something here to suit all tastes.

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Famous people named Anker

  • Anker Jørgensen, Danish politician
  • Anker Eli Petersen, Faroese writer and artist
  • Anker Boye, Danish politician representing the Social Democratic Party
  • Anker Engelund, Danish civil engineer and university professor
  • In 1923, Anker Larsen characterized the role of Coachman in comedy film En kæreste for meget.

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