Sander

Sander is a Low German, Dutch, and Scandinavian short form of Alexander, itself derived from the ancient Greek name Alexandros, composed of the elements alexein, meaning to defend, and aner, meaning man. The name has been in common use across the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Estonia for centuries, carried along by the enduring popularity of Alexander throughout European history. Related forms include Xander, Zander, and the Scottish Sawyer-influenced Saunders, as well as the feminine Sandie.