Sander
Dutch and Scandinavian, diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
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Updated Wed Apr 16 2025
Sander Origin and Meaning
The name Sander is a boy's name of Scandinavian, Dutch origin meaning "defending men".
Sander is a more conventional form of Zander or Xander, heard frequently on its own in Europe. It is now a Top 20 name in Norway, and is also popular in Denmark, Belgium and the Netherlands.
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Famous People Named Sander
- 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”