Ender is a Turkish name meaning "very rare" or "unique". In the United States it is best known from Ender Wiggin, the hero of Orson Scott Card's novel Ender's Game, whose nickname is a childish version of Andrew. The 2013 film adaptation gave the name a boost, taking it to a peak of number 1264 in 2022; Ender ranks number 1745 among boys' names in 2025.