Anchor - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Anchor \a-nchor, an-chor\ is of English origin, and its meaning is "stability". The object as name. Most likely a surname used as a given name, possibly originating as an occupational name.

Anchor has 2 variant forms: Ancher and Anker.

Baby names that sound like Anchor are Ankur, Ingram and Ingrim.

Anchor is a very rare male first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Anchor. Click here to compare Anchor with related baby names.