commander

noun

1. One who exercises control and direction of a military or naval organization.

   “I think if post commanders of the unchaplained posts could employ acceptable clergymen […] then the needs might be met.”

   “Instead, Korda squeezes Eisenhower’s extraordinary two-term presidency — not to mention his stints as president of Columbia University and commander of NATO forces — into 140 themeless pages.”

2. A naval officer whose rank is above that of a lieutenant commander and below that of captain.

   “Shepard: I don't take orders from you anymore, remember? Anderson: Consider yourself reinstated... Commander.”

3. One who exercises control and direction over a group of persons.
4. A designation or rank in certain non-military organizations such as NASA and various police forces.
5. (obsolete)The chief officer of a commandry.
6. A heavy beetle or wooden mallet, used in paving, in sail lofts, etc.
7. A rank within an honorary order: e.g. Commander of the Legion of Honour.
8. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genus Moduza.
9. (Singapore)A soldier who has attained the rank of sergeant or higher

name

1. A surname.