US Popularity:6488
Origin:Dutch
Other Origin(s):German, Greek
Meaning:Defender of the people
Sander is a masculine name with Dutch and German roots. A variant of the Greek name Alexander, it translates to “defender of the people.” Your little one will have plenty of opportunities to build up their leadership skills. With the name Sander, they’ll always be reminded to lead with the people they love in mind.
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How Popular Is The Name Sander?

U.S. Births

Overall:Sander is currently #6488 in U.S. births
Boy:Sander is currently #3030 in U.S. births

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2025
#3030
in 2025
+ 1124
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data

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