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Sanderson

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAN-der-sun /ˈsæn.dər.sən/High

Meaning: An English surname, 'son of Sander' (a short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of men')Low

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek
MeaningAn English surname, 'son of Sander' (a short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of men')
U.S. rank (2025)#13553 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 18

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sanderson is an English surname, 'son of Sander' (a short form of Alexander, Greek 'defender of men'). A crisp, classic name (said 'SAN-der-sun').

In the U.S. it appears as a surname-turned-given-name. Rare, son-of-Sander at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sanderson is an English surname, 'son of Sander' (a short form of Alexander, 'defender of men') — a crisp, classic name (said 'SAN-der-sun').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Sanderson — English surname

Variations

SaundersonSandersen

Nicknames

SanderSandy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sanderson mean?

Sanderson is an English surname, 'son of Sander' (a short form of Alexander, 'defender of men').

How do you pronounce Sanderson?

It's said SAN-der-sun /ˈsæn.dər.sən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sanderson a boy or girl name?

Sanderson is a boy's name.

How popular is Sanderson?

Sanderson is a very rare name in the U.S.

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