US Popularity:6189
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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Sander Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Sander is currently #6189 in U.S. births
Boy:Sander is currently #2870 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#2870
in 2023
+ 174
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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