Sander

Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of Alexander

"defending men"

Sander Origin and Meaning

The name Sander is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Dutch origin meaning "defending men".

Sander is a more conventional form of Zander or Xander, heard frequently on its own in Europe. It is now a Top 20 name in Norway, and is also popular in Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands. 

Popularity of the name Sander

• 1560 Nameberry 2025
• 31 Norway 2024
• 31 Estonia 2024

20 Names Similar to Sander

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Famous People Named Sander

• Sander Vanocur journalist and broadcaster
• Sander Jennings featured on the reality TV show "I Am Jazz"
• Sander Helmers Olsen, member of Norwegian boyband The Main Level

The name Sander in Pop Culture

• Sander Loyer from the movie "Camp Rock"
• Sander Driesen From Belgian TV show “WTFock”