Nylander is a Scandinavian surname. It may refer to:Alexander Nylander, Swedish ice hockey player Amanda Nylander, Swedish figure skater Christer Nylander, Swedish politician Erik Nylander, Swedish jazz musician and composer Isabelle Nylander, Swedish figure skater Justin A. Nylander (born ?), US-American author, musician and photographer Lennart Nylander (1901–1966), Swedish diplomat Michael Nylander, Swedish ice hockey player Peter Nylander, Swedish ice hockey player Sven Nylander, Swedish Olympic hurdler Terry Nylander, Canadian politician William Nylander (botanist) (1822–1899), Finnish botanist and entomologist William Nylander, Swedish ice hockey player