Sanders
Sanders: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หsษหndษz/ ยท /หsรฆndษษนz/
Meaning and origin of Sanders
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From the Middle English Sander, a shortened form of Alexander + suffix -s.
How popular is Sanders?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 2,392 boys in the U.S. have been named Sanders (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6380 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #567 in 1893. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sanders
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Sibling name ideas for Sanders
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Sanders FAQ
What does the name Sanders mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname. From the Middle English Sander, a shortened form of Alexander + suffix -s.
What is the origin of the name Sanders?
Sanders is listed as a name of English origin.
How popular is the name Sanders?
Since 1880, 6 girls and 2,392 boys in the U.S. have been named Sanders (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #6380 in 1965. Its highest rank for boys was #567 in 1893. In 2025, 15 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sanders a boy or girl name?
Sanders is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 6 girls and 2,392 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.