| Meaning | defender of men |
| Origin | Greek, Scandinavian |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | San-der |
About Sander
Strong and straightforward, Sander carries an understated confidence that never demands attention but always commands respect. This name possesses a quiet sophistication that works beautifully from childhood through adulthood. Parents choosing Sander often appreciate its international appeal—it feels equally at home in Amsterdam, Oslo, or Chicago. The name offers versatility without being trendy, classic without feeling dated. Sander has that rare quality of aging gracefully alongside its bearer, never feeling too juvenile for a CEO or too formal for a five-year-old. It's phonetically simple, spelling-wise logical, and carries none of the baggage of overuse. The nickname Sandy provides a softer alternative for early years, though many Sander parents find the full name perfectly suitable from day one. This is a choice for parents who value substance over flash, who want their son to have a name that serves him well rather than defines him prematurely. Sander speaks of reliability, warmth, and quiet strength—qualities that never go out of style.
Variations of Name Sander
| Sanders |
| Zander |
| Xander |
| Sandy |
| Alexander |
| Sanderson |
| Sanford |
| Sandor |
| Sandro |
| Alejandro |
| Alessandro |
Names Similar to Sander
| Xander |
| Alexander |
| Zander |
| Sanders |
| Sandor |
| Sawyer |
| Spencer |
| Simon |
| Sebastian |
| Stefan |
| Samuel |
| Santiago |
Nicknames for Sander
| San |
| Sandy |
| Andy |
| Sam |
Famous People Named Sander
| Sander Berge | Norwegian footballer |
| Sander Post | Dutch field hockey player |
| Sander Westerveld | Dutch former football goalkeeper |
| Sander Levin | American politician |
| Sander Vanocur | American journalist |
| Sander Kleinenberg | Dutch DJ and producer |
| Sander Sagosen | Norwegian handball player |
| Sander Thoenes | Dutch journalist |
| Sander Foppele | Dutch actor |
| Sander van Doorn | Dutch electronic music producer |
| Sander Severino | Filipino chess grandmaster |
| Sander Boschker | Dutch former footballer |
| Sander de Wijn | Dutch field hockey player |
| Sander Gilman | American cultural historian |
| Sander Puri | Estonian footballer |
| Sander Diamond | American sociologist |
| Sander Paal | Estonian footballer |
| Sander Duits | Dutch former footballer |
| Sander Opperdoes | Dutch rower |
Characters Named Sander
| Sander Cohen | Character from the video game "BioShock" |
| Sander Koenen | Character from the Dutch soap opera "Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden" |
| Sander Raeste | Character from the "Malazan Book of the Fallen" series by Steven Erikson |
| Sander Botkin | Character from the TV show "The OA" |
| Sander Mutsaers | Character from the Dutch TV series "De Kotmadam" |