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Sander

Boy Name day: April 22
Sander is a short form of Alexander: on birth records it is written Alexander (699,084 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Alexander page. Also a short form of Aleksander, Sanders.
Origin: From the Greek Alexandros. Meaning: Defender of men.
Alexander comes from the Greek Alexandros, combining 'alexein' ('to defend, ward off') and 'aner/andros' ('man'), hence 'defender of men'.

Name day for Sander

April 22

Why this day? Sander is a short form of Alexander, and shares its name day.

Sander is celebrated in the United States, Brazil and Germany on April 22.

The story of the name Sander

Sander is a short form of Alexander. It keeps its origin (From the Greek Alexandros) and meaning — defender of men, and shares its name day, April 22.

On birth records, Sander is rarely written as such: the Sanders are Alexanders (699,084 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Alexander page. Sander is also a short form of Aleksander, Sanders.

Frequently asked questions about Sander

What does Sander mean?

Sander is a short form of Alexander, which means defender of men.

When is Sander's name day?

April 22, together with Alexander: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Sander a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Alexander.

Sander's profile

Energy 8/10
Humor 6/10
Independence 8/10
Sensitivity 4/10
Ambition 10/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 6/10
Diplomacy 6/10
Loyalty 6/10
Need for attention 7/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Sander

Top 10

  1. Van92%
  2. Nick86%
  3. Cary85%
  4. Rex85%
  5. Gale84%
  6. Brad83%
  7. Monte83%
  8. Leann83%
  9. Nelson81%
  10. Ladonna81%

Love potential for Sander

Top 10

  1. Rocky77%
  2. Ken76%
  3. Robbie76%
  4. Tommie75%
  5. Nelson75%
  6. Rex74%
  7. Pete72%
  8. Jana72%
  9. Dwayne72%
  10. Ed72%

Bottom 10

  1. Janis42%
  2. Byron42%
  3. Pam42%
  4. Vicky42%
  5. Jeannie43%
  6. Mona45%
  7. Myra48%
  8. Shelley49%
  9. Teri50%
  10. Therese50%

Professional potential for Sander

Bottom 10

  1. Dwight42%
  2. Timmy42%
  3. Sammy42%
  4. Randal42%
  5. Tammie42%
  6. Janis42%
  7. Shelly42%
  8. Gayle42%
  9. Pam42%
  10. Sheryl42%

Crush potential for Sander

Top 10

  1. Sheryl96%
  2. Sheri96%
  3. Vicky96%
  4. Leann96%
  5. Nick96%
  6. Darla95%
  7. Sherri95%
  8. Pam95%
  9. Ladonna94%
  10. Rex93%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt54%
  2. Therese55%
  3. Teri55%
  4. Jan56%
  5. Trudy56%
  6. Rene56%
  7. Bradford57%
  8. Janette58%
  9. Guy61%
  10. Dwight61%
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