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Anchor
OriginWord name
Meaning"heavy object used to moor a ship; provide with a solid foundation"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
GirlsUnranked
Below 5 births
Boys#9775
2025 SSA
About Anchor
A plausible and solid sounding word name that is reminiscent of Annika and Bianca, Anchor is both grounding and bold as a name. Plus, familiar nickname Annie is there as an option.
Anchor for boys#9775 US
Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability, currently given to a small handful of boys in the US each year.
Pronounced ANG-ker.
As of November 2026, Anchor ranked #9775 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #5327 for boys in 2016.
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Anchor in pop culture
- Anchor Beach Community CharterBoy
fictional school on TV's "The Fosters"
Variations & nicknames
- AnkerBoy
Anchor in blog posts
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