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Sander
BoyMeaning of Sander: Greek: 'defender of men'
Sander is a boy's name most strongly associated with Dutch naming. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 2946th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 3688th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#2946
41 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#3688
5 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,667
First recorded 1912 · peak 2020
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
95% boys · 5% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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