What does Anchor mean?

Anchor as a boys' name is of English origin, and the meaning of Anchor is "stability". The object as name. Most likely a surname used as a given name, possibly originating as an occupational name.

STARTS/ENDS WITH An-, -or

ASSOCIATED WITH surname, occupational

Variations

VARIANTS Ancher, Anker

How popular is Anchor?

Anchor is an uncommon given name for men but a somewhat popular surname for all people (#91004 out of 150436, Top 60%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Anchor is pronounced similarly to Ankur. Other recommended sound-alike names are Abnor, Acer, Achav, Achim, Acton, Alcot, Amador, Amor, Anatol (see Anatole), Ancell, Ander, Andon▼, Andor, Andro, Andros, Anicho, Aniol, Anno, Annson, Anscom, Anso, Anson▲, Ansson, Antenor, Anteo, Anthone (see Anthony), Anthony▼, Antol, Anton▼, Antwon▼, Anwar, Arch▼, Archard, Archer▲, Archerd, Archie▼, Archy, Arther▼, Arthor, Arthur▼, Artor, Ascot, Asher▲, Ashur, Athol, Athos, Ector, Factor, Hector, Thor and Victor▼. These names tend to be more frequently used than Anchor.