Sander
Sander: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛsΙΛndΙ/ Β· /ΛsΓ¦ndΙ/
Meaning and origin of Sander
- A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek.
- A surname transferred from the given name.
How popular is Sander?
Since 1880, 79 girls and 1,588 boys in the U.S. have been named Sander (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4249 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1742 in 1937. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sander FAQ
What does the name Sander mean?
A diminutive of the male given name Alexander, from Ancient Greek. A surname transferred from the given name.
What is the origin of the name Sander?
Sander is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Sander?
Since 1880, 79 girls and 1,588 boys in the U.S. have been named Sander (5% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4249 in 1959. Its highest rank for boys was #1742 in 1937. In 2025, 41 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sander a boy or girl name?
Sander is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 79 girls and 1,588 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.