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Sanderson
OriginEnglish
Meaning"Alexander's son"
About Sanderson
A possible alternative to Anderson and a cool way to honor an Alexander, Sanderson has a slightly gentler sound and may appeal to those who also like Lysander, Sebastian, and Sullivan. With nicknames Sonny, Sander, Sandy, Sanders, and Sasha, it was given to just 8 boys in the US in a recent year.
As of October 2026, Sanderson ranked #13553 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9685 in 2024.
Editor's take: The name Sanderson is a boy's name of English origin meaning "Alexander's son".
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Sanderson on lists
Famous Sandersons
- Sanderson Miller
English architect
- Sanderson Lam
English snooker player
- Derek Sanderson Jeter
American baseball player
- Brandon Sanderson
American novelist
Sanderson in pop culture
- Mrs. Sanderson
character in "The Haunting of Hill House"
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