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Vander
BoyDutch· “from Dutch surnames, of the”
- Meaning
- from Dutch surnames, of the
- Origin
- Dutch
- Pronunciation
- VAN-dur
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,357
- US babies 2025
- 139
- Best rank
- #744 (1887)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Vander
Vander is a Dutch name that is usually said to mean “from Dutch surnames, of the”.
Vander comes from Dutch and Flemish surnames that begin with van der, "of the" or "from the," as in Vanderbilt and van der Berg. In those surnames the particle points to where a family lived, such as a hill, a farm or a bridge. As a first name it is used in the United States and, separately, in Brazil, where it is established as a masculine name. It is said VAN-dur. It fits alongside other short surname-style names such as Ryder and Sawyer, and Van makes an easy nickname. The Dutch connection gives it a distinctly European flavor.
Popularity over time
Vander first appears in US Social Security records in 1884. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 2 different years, starting in 1884. Its best national rank was #744 in 1887, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 139 were named Vander. In 2025, 139 babies were named Vander, and it ranked #1,357 nationally. That is 209% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,190 in 1920, #2,957 in 2010, and #1,357 in 2025. Of the 1,828 US boys named Vander since records began, 29% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 525 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Iverson, Karam, Hadi, Joao, and Kendrix.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Vander ranked highest in Oregon, Colorado, and Indiana.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Vander is usually pronounced VAN-dur, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with V and ends in “-er”.
Middle names for Vander
A few middle names that flow with Vander: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Vander
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vander mean?
Vander is a Dutch name that is usually said to mean “from Dutch surnames, of the”.
What is the origin of the name Vander?
Vander has Dutch roots. Vander comes from Dutch and Flemish surnames that begin with van der, "of the" or "from the," as in Vanderbilt and van der Berg.
Is Vander a popular name?
Not especially. Vander ranked #1,357 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Vander a boy or girl name?
Vander is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Vander?
Vander is usually pronounced VAN-dur. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings