The baby name Saunders is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "Sawn-ders".
Saunders is English, Greek and Old English in Origin.
Saunders is a surname that originated in England. It is derived from the given name Alexander, which means "defender of the people" in Greek. The name Saunders was first recorded in the 13th century and was commonly used as a patronymic surname, meaning it was passed down from father to son. The name has since become a popular first name as well.
Saunders is a gender-neutral name, although it is more commonly used for boys. The pronunciation of Saunders is SAWN-ders, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name is composed of two syllables, with the first syllable being a variation of the name Alexander and the second syllable meaning "son of" in Old English.
The name Saunders has been used by many notable individuals throughout history, including British politician and writer Sir Edward Saunders, American author and journalist George Saunders, and Canadian ice hockey player Bernie Saunders. The name has also been used in popular culture, such as in the character of Saunders in the TV series "Combat!" and in the character of Saunders in the video game "Left 4 Dead 2". Overall, Saunders is a strong and timeless name with a rich history and meaning.
Saunders has the following similar or variant Names
- Sanders |
- Sanderson |
- Saunderson |
- Saundres |
- Saundries |
- Saundras |
- Saundrason |
- Saundrers |
- Saundreys |
- Saundrus |
- Saundruss |
- Saundrusses