Name Sander Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Sander

Sander is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Sander

Sander is a German, Dutch, Norwegian and Danish short variant of the name Alexander.

What is the meaning of the name Sander?

Sander means “defending men”, “defender of men”, “defender of the people” or “protector of men” (from ancient Greek “aléxein/ἀλέξειν” = to defend/protect + “anēr/ἀνήρ” = man).

Pronunciation of Sander

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