Evander
Boy name · Greek · pronounced ee-VAN-der
Verified name
What does Evander mean?
Good man, strong man
Origin and language
Greek, Latin
Language family: Ancient Greek|Scottish|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 585 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1007 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Evan, Vander
Variant: Evandrus
Related: Evan
Using Evander across cultures
Greek figure in Roman mythology and Scottish history.
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