What does Neander mean?

Neander as a boys' name is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Neander is "new man". A Latinate translation of the German Neumann. Johann Neander was a ninth-century German theologian.

STARTS/ENDS WITH Ne-, -er

ASSOCIATED WITH greek, theologian (philosopher)

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How popular is Neander?

Neander is an unusual given name for males but a somewhat prominent last name for all people (#110523 out of 150436, Top 73%). (2000 U.S. CENSUS)

Similar Names

Suggested similar-sounding names are Alcander, Alexander, Alkander, Ander, Balder, Banner, Beacher, Beamer, Brander, Calder, Casander, Chandler▼, Cleander, Denver▲, Ender, Evander▲, Granger, Haider, Hayder, Heder, Heiner, Isander, Iskander, Jader, Keder, Kenner, Lander, Lanier, Leander▼, Leanther, Levander, Liander, Linder, Lysander, Nadeer, Nadeir, Nader, Nadir, Nagler, Naheer, Nailer, Nando, Nandy, Napier, Naseer, Naser, Neale, Nealle, Neper, Nester, Nezer, Nikander, Peder, Ranger, Rayder, Regner, Reiner, Reinier, Renier, Sander, Saunder, Seager, Sender, Sikander, Tanier, Tanner▼, Vander, Verner, Walder, Weaver, Werner, Wernher, Xander▲, Ysander (see Isandro) and Zander▲. These names tend to be more frequently used than Neander.