Evander
Evander is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “good man, bow warrior.” It ranked #698 in the United States in 2025. Evander comes from the Greek 'Euandros' meaning 'good man.'
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how do you pronounce Evander?
eh-VAN-der
where does the name Evander come from?
From the Greek Εὔανδρος, good man, and also adopted as an anglicization of the Gaelic Íomhar; the Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form is Evandro.
In Roman mythology, Evander was a hero who founded a city on the future site of Rome. Boxer Evander Holyfield brought it modern name recognition.
how popular is this name?
Evander has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 6 years since 1895, and fell outside it for 125. It peaked at #698 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #698 |
| 2024 | #768 |
| 2023 | #779 |
| 2022 | #817 |
| 2021 | #759 |
| 1895 | #872 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Evander fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Evander?
- Evander Holyfield (boxing champion)
- Evander (Roman mythological hero)
- Evander Kane (Canadian hockey player)
what are the nicknames and variants of Evander?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Evander?
what names go well with Evander?
Sibling names that share Evander's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Evander
What does the name Evander mean?
Evander means “good man, bow warrior”.
What is the origin of the name Evander?
Evander comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Evandro.
How popular is the name Evander?
Evander ranked #698 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #698, and it has spent 6 years in the top 1,000 since 1895.
Is Evander a boy or girl name?
Evander is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Evander?
Evander is pronounced eh-VAN-der, with 3 syllables.
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