Sanders is a patronymic name, meaning "son of Alexander".
The name derives from the abbreviation xander, with Alexander deriving from the Greek "Ἀλέξανδρος" (Aléxandros), meaning "Defender of the people".
[1] Other known spelling variations: Sander, Saunder, Saunders, Zander, Sender, Zender and more,[2][3] although different variants may have other origins (such as places like Zandt or Senden).
The surname originates from Germany, The Netherlands, England, Scotland, and Ireland in most cases.
[citation needed] Notable persons with that surname include: