Evander
How to say it: uh-VAN-dur · /əˈvændər/
From Greek 'eu' (good) + 'aner' (man), meaning 'good man'; also a Latinization of Scottish Gaelic Iomhar.
Evander was the 652nd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 389 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.8-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #448 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #652 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 389 |
| Share of births | 1 in 8,522 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.8 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #448 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Evander continues to ascend, making the 2020s its finest period to date. Already at its peak, additional advance is foreseen.
What goes with it
Resonant and rolling across three syllables, Evander sounds strong with a mythic undertow. Cassius stands in a similar heroic vein.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Evander is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, German, Greek.
Famous people named Evander
- Evander Holyfield (born 1962)American boxer
- Evander (born 1998)Brazilian association football player
- Evander Kane (born 1991)Canadian ice hockey player
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