Sander
Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
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Updated Wed Feb 04 2026
Sander Origin and Meaning
Variation of Lysander
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- Sander Vanocurjournalist and broadcaster
- Sander Jenningsfeatured on the reality TV show "I Am Jazz"
- Sander HelmersOlsen, member of Norwegian boyband The Main Level
The name Sander in Pop Culture
- Sander Loyerfrom the movie "Camp Rock"
- Sander DriesenFrom Belgian TV show “WTFock”
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