Sander
Meaning of Sander
Sander is a male name with Dutch and German origins. In Dutch, it is pronounced as SAN-duhr (/ˈsɑndər/), while in German, it is pronounced as ZAN-duhr (/ˈzandər/). An alternate variation of the name is Xander.
The popularity of the name Sander has varied over the years in the United States. In recent times, it has ranked around 3000th most popular name for newborn boys. However, its usage has been relatively consistent, with occurrences ranging from 19 to 46 per year in the past decade.
With its European roots, Sander carries associations with strength and resilience. It exudes a sense of confidence and sophistication, making it an attractive choice for parents looking for a unique yet classic name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Dutch
- Pronunced as SAN-duhr (/ˈsɑndər/)
German
- Pronunced as ZAN-duhr (/ˈzandər/)
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Notable People Named Sander
| Sander Van Der Leeuw - Sander Ernst van der Leeuw is a renowned archaeologist, historian, academic, and author with a distinguished career at Arizona State University. |
| Sander Svendsen is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his role as a forward or winger at Eliteserien club Viking. |
| Sander Westerveld is a Dutch football coach and former professional player known for his role as a goalkeeper and his coaching position at South African Premier Soccer League club Ajax Cape Town. |
| Sander Thoenes was a Dutch journalist who was tragically killed by soldiers of the Indonesian army near Dili in East Timor. |
| Sander Berge - Sander Gard Bolin Berge is a Norwegian professional footballer known for his role as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Burnley and the Norway national team, having developed his skills in Asker's youth academy. |
| Sander Berk - Sander Johannes Gerardes Berk is a Dutch triathlete. |
| Sander Baart - Alexander Baart is a Dutch field hockey player of Belgian descent who plays for the Belgian club Antwerp as a defender or midfielder. |
| Sander Dekker is a Dutch politician who served as Minister for Legal Protection in the Third Rutte cabinet from 2017 to 2022 and as State Secretary for Education, Culture and Science under the Second Rutte cabinet from 2012 to 2017. |
| Sander Sagosen is a Norwegian professional handball player for Kolstad Håndball and the Norwegian national team. |
| Sander Lantinga is a Dutch program maker, radio DJ, and co-host known for his daring stunt at Wimbledon in 2006. |
| Sander De Pestel is a Belgian professional racing cyclist currently riding for UCI ProTeam Team Flanders–Baloise. |
| Sander Loones is a Belgian politician who served as the Belgian Minister of Defence and was a Member of the European Parliament for the New Flemish Alliance. |
| Sander de Wijn - Sander Sebastiaan Robert Jan de Wijn is a Dutch field hockey player known for his role as a defender for Kampong and the Dutch national team. |
| Sander Arends is a Dutch professional tennis player. |
| Sander Heesakkers is a Dutch footballer known for playing as a left back for EVV Eindhoven in the Dutch Topklasse. |
