Neander - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Neander \ne(an)-der\ is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "new man". A Latinate translation of the German Neumann. Johann Neander was a ninth-century German theologian.

Similar baby names are Leander, Zander, Xander, Sander, Ysander, Lander, Liander, Nader, Nikander, Sender and Vander.

Neander 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 Neander. Click here to compare Neander with related baby names.