Sander
Dutch · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Sander
The given name 'Sander' is derived from the Old English and Dutch name 'Sander', which is a shortened form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Sander' is derived from the Old English and Dutch name 'Sander', which is a shortened form of Alexander, meaning 'defender of the people'. It is commonly used in Dutch and English cultures, and has historical connections to the Netherlands and England, particularly in the context of the name's association with Saint Alexander, a 4th-century Christian martyr.
Sander currently ranks #3,030 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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