Alexander Anderson (c. 1582-1620) was a Scottish mathematician born in Aberdeen. In his youth he went to the continent and taught mathematics in Paris, where he published or edited, between the years 1612 and 1619, various geometric and algebraic tracts.

Dr Alexander Anderson (April 21, 1775 – January 17, 1870), was an American illustrator.

Alexander Anderson (April 30, 1845 – July 11, 1909) was a Scottish poet.