Vander

Vander is likely a compound of the Dutch elements "Van Der" which prefix a variety of surnames. Meaning "of the" or "from the", they were traditionally used to denote where a family was from. Van der Wal, for example, would mean "from the wall". As a contemporary given name, Vander is probably used for its cool, on trend sounds, similar to Xander and Zander.

Alternatively, Vander may be considered a short form of the Greek and Scottish name Evander meaning "strong, good man" or "bow warrior", depending on what root you follow. There's also the Portuguese Vanderson, meaning "son of Andrew" which may have provided inspiriation.

Given to around 90 boys in a recent year, it remains outside the US Top 1000, though it has been gaining more attention since the 2010s.

Pronounced VAN-dur.

As of October 2026, Vander ranked #1357 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #744 in 1887.