Vander
How to say it: VAN-dur · /ˈvændər/
From Dutch 'van der' meaning 'from the' - modern given name also used as short form of Evander.
Vander was the 1,180th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 139 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.9-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #890 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,180 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 139 |
| Share of births | 1 in 23,851 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.9 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #890 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Climbing steadily in recent years, Vander found its best showing in the 2020s. Momentum points upward from this peak.
What goes with it
With a strong breathy weight, Vander sounds sturdy and modern. Ryker pairs well in style.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Vander is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English.
Famous people named Vander
- Vander Blue (born 1992)American basketball player
- Vander Luiz Silva Souza (born 1990)Brazilian footballer
- Vander Sacramento Vieira (born 1988)Brazilian footballer
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