Sander name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: English, German, Scandinavian, Dutch, Slavic, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: s(a)-nder
Meaning: Defender of Man, Man's Defender, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men and Protector
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Sander meaning and origin

What does Sander mean?

Widely Accepted unisex name Sander means "Defender of Man, Man's Defender, He Who Wards Off (Other) Men or Protector". Its origin is in Old Greek is commonly used in Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, Scandinavian, Slavic, Norwegian, German, Danish, English and Finnish.

Sander is a shortened form of Alexander. Alexander is Latin form of The Greek Name Αλεξανδρος. Of English, Dutch and Old Greek origin, Famed Alexander, Alexander means "Warrior, Protector and Protector of Mankind".

How do I pronounce Sander?

Two syllabled Sander is pronounced as s(a)-nder. The other ways to say the name is san-der.

Variants of Sander

Sanderan, Alexander, Alastair, Alister, Alek, Davidalexander, Alexanderjames, Alyster, Alec, Alexius, David, James

How popular is the name Sander?

A common name in Denmark with over 1254 new-borns have been given the name since 2008. At its zenith in 2011, 274 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 29th position.

Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 6 times Also, Sander used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 3513 babies have been given the name in 24 years.

At the peak of its usage in 1996,. But after 24 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low.

Sander is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.

In 2015, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 252 on boy names chart when 64 babies were given the name Sander. There are over 189 babies that have been given the name Sander in Netherlands.

Sander is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1912 and was able to reach the top 2000 names. In 1937, it ranked 1688th when 39 boys were named Sander.

There are over 1409 babies that have been given the name Sander in United States.

Sander is an uncommon baby name in still in use in England and Wales. In France, it has been in use since 1976 and achieved its top ranking of 1928 in 1994.

Sander is a common name in Brazil, China and Estonia while somewhat familiar name in Philippines, Albania, Indonesia, Germany, Venezuela, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Norway, Colombia, Guatemala, Canada, Peru, India, England, Haiti, Singapore, Australia, Dominican Republic, Russia and Saudi Arabia.

According to our research, at least 60000 people have been bestowed Sander around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
202328364400
202229884100
202134683200
202026854600
201937922800
201832363500
201738862700
201635923000
201544052200
201438872600
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Sander in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands268004130038
Finland72725250
Sweden579263210
Norway7785914044
Denmark1990040

What numerology tells about Sander?

Facing what you've been through and allowing yourself to grieve over is the only way to fight the numbness within you. You practically became the Superman you once admired. To have no 6 as your soul urge number means you are focused on inner healing. When it comes to friends, you are their rock and shoulder to cry. You know you have the power to realize your dreams and build your ideal life. Unrestricted lifestyle is your mark.

Other names similar to Sander

  •  Stacy - Noteworthy and Venerable unisex name Stacy has origin in Old Greek, meaning of Stacy is "Productive, Risen One or One who will be Reborn" is substantially used in English, Danish and Norwegian languages
  •  Joji - Origin of Persistent and Darling Joji is in Japanese and Old Greek is used for boys. Joji is Japanese form of George
  •  Eostre - Origin of Eostre is in Old Greek, meaning of Eostre is "Goddess of the Dawn" given to baby girls is used primarily in English
  •  Astah - Astah's meaning is Beautiful, Risen One and Arrow aimed at girls has its origin in Old Greek. Astah is another transcription of Asta.
  •  Pope - Pope's meaning is The Father is rooted from Old Greek is given to boys

Famous people named Sander

  • Sander van Heeswijk, Dutch field hockey player
  • Sander van der Weide, member of the Dutch team that won the golden medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics
  • Sander Gilman, American cultural and literary historian
  • Sander Lantinga, Dutch program maker at BNN
  • Sander Dreesmann, Dutch field hockey player
  • Sander P. Zwegers, Dutch mathematician
  • Sander Levin, American politician
  • Sander Westerveld, retired Dutch professional football goalkeeper
  • Sander Kleinenberg, Dutch disc jockey, VDJ, and record producer
  • Sander Kaasjager, Dutch professional player of the first person shooter games 'Painkiller', 'Quake II', 'Quake III '
  • Sander Gommans, Dutch musician
  • Sander Vanocur, American journalist
  • Sander van Doorn, Dutch electro house DJ and record producer
  • Sander van Gessel, Dutch footballer
  • Sander Boschker, Dutch former footballer who played as a goalkeeper
  • Sander Keller, Dutch former footballer
  • Sander Post, Estonian professional footballer and manager
  • Actor Sander Bais, noted for movie Mariken van Nieumeghen

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  4. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
  6. Danmarks Statistik, https://www.dst.dk/en/Statistik/emner/borgere/navne
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