The name Sander is a girl's name meaning "defending men".

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Sander would be an unconventional short form of Alexandra, variation of Sandra, or surname-name for girls. It was given to 41 baby boys in the US last year but no girls, but it certainly can be a gender-neutral choice.

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The name Sander peaked for girls at #4249 in 1959. Sander is occasionally used for boys in 2024.

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

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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.


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The name Sander peaked for boys at #1742 in 1937. The name is most popular in SANDER, SANDER, and SANDER. Sander is occasionally used for girls in 1971.

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